LET THE BIBLE SPEAK.

The Bible and Man's Spiritual Needs Mike Willis Danville, Indiana Every generation has some who think that a new revelation is needed for a new age. The old Bible is viewed as outdated and unable to meet the spiritual needs of the new enlightened generation. There is an element of chronological snobbery inherent in such ideas, for this "enlightened" age will be the next generation's outdated age. The Scriptures are not tied to one era of time. They are timeless in that they meet the needs of every generation. "For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. Thy faithfulness is unto all generations" (Psa. 119:89-90). "Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever" (Psa. 119:160). "The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting" (Psa. 119:144). Consequently, we should expect that the Bible is just as fitted to the spiritual needs of this generation as it was fitted to meet the needs of...

Personal Responsibility in Salvation: Growing in Faith with Fear and Trembling . Bro. Popoola Olufemi. Scripture References; Philippians 2:12; 2 Corinthians 13:5. Introduction: The Call to Grow or Die. 1. Brethren, we stand at the threshold of a message that demands our full attention. We have spent weeks learning about: a. Evangelism—Our Duty to Spread the Gospel (Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16). The world is lost in sin, and we are God’s messengers. b. Building One Another Up in Love and Fellowship (Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47). The church is only as strong as its members. c. Spiritual Growth and Maturity (2 Peter 1:5-10, Colossians 1:9-10). We must add to our faith or risk falling away. 2. And now, we come to the final charge—the personal responsibility of every Christian: "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." (Philippians 2:12) a. This is not a suggestion, nor is it optional. It is a divine command. b. God has given us salvation, but He wi...

Never Take a Leadership Role Without Solid Soft Skills Before stepping into any leadership position — whether as a supervisor, head of department, manager, or accountant — ensure you possess strong soft skills. What Are Soft Skills? Soft skills are personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that help individuals interact effectively with others and navigate diverse situations. Often referred to as “people skills” or emotional intelligence, these skills are crucial for workplace success. Why Are Soft Skills Important? Soft skills are highly valuable because they’re transferable across different industries and job roles. They make individuals more adaptable, flexible, and capable of thriving in various professional environments. Key Soft Skills: Communication: Active listening, clear verbal and written expression, and the ability to present ideas effectively. Interpersonal Skills: Empathy, conflict resolution, and relationship building. Teamwork: Collaboration, delegatio...

Yesterday, as I watched the National Geographic Channel, I came to learn of the fish called the Electric Eel for the first time. Its actual name is Electrophorus electricus. The fish is commonly found in the Amazon and generally in fresh waters. In the narration of the documentary, Electric Eels are mostly blind, although they are not born blind. To me, they are such beautiful creatures, and I was wondering how they came to be blind? I then read about them and came to understand that these animals have three pairs of abdominal organs that produce electricity as a form of defensive mechanism against predators. Whenever the animal is under attack, it activates an electric field of up to 860 volts (that is nearly four times the 220V electricity supplied to our homes) to electrocute its attacker. The Eel also requires rising to the surface of the water every 10 minutes in order to take in oxygen before going back under the water. Due to this routine, the fish has developed a mi...

FACTS ON ISLAM. 1. Does the Qur'an define the word "Allah"? No. 2. Was the name "Allah" revealed for the first time in the Qur'an? No. 3. Does the Qur'an assume that its readers have already heard of "Allah"? Yes. 4. Should we look into pre-Islamic Arabian history to see who "Allah" was before Muhammad? Yes. 5. According to Muslim tradition, was Muhammad born into a Christian family and tribe? No. 6. Was he born into a Jewish family or tribe? No. 7. What religion was his family and tribe? Pagans. 8. What was the name of his pagan father? Abdullah (Abd + Allah) 9. Did Muhammad participate in the pagan ceremonies of Mecca? Yes. 10. Did the Arabs in pre-Islamic times worship 360 gods? Yes. 11. Did the pagans Arabs worship the sun, moon and the stars? Yes. 12. Did the Arabs built temples to the Moon-god? Yes. 13. Did different Arab tribes give the Moon-god different names/titles? Yes. 14. What were some of the names/titles? Si...

The Conditions For Salvation Man’s need for salvation is clearly established. He is guilty of sin and doomed to the eternal punishment for sin — damnation in hell. However, God acted in his grace and mercy toward mankind to save man from his sin. His grace is displayed in the gift of Jesus Christ who shed his precious blood on Calvary for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). What must man do to be saved by the grace of God as manifested in Christ Jesus? Conditional Salvation Salvation is either conditional or unconditional. In the event that salvation is unconditional, then salvation is universal. All men will be saved inasmuch as the grace of God has been manifested toward all men (Tit. 2:11). In that event, no one has any reason to fear eternal damnation for all will be saved. And if the grace of God is given unconditionally but is not universal, there is nothing one can do about his being saved or being lost because salvation occurs by the predetermined and unconditional act of the w...