Category Archives: Topical Studies

Is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven?

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Bro. Mark
  The answer to this question often is and has often been the factor that breeds enmity toward Christians. After all, goes the thinking, how could Christians be so narrow minded and exclusive? Yet, the direct answer is yes, Jesus … Continue reading →
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The Easy Burden and Light Yoke of Jesus

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Bro. Mark
Note: This is a sermon I preached a while back. Upon hearing this sermon, several people believed and were baptized. —Brother Mark Matthew 11:21-30: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done … Continue reading →
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The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Bro. Mark
Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Luke tells us … Continue reading →
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Will Jesus Return at Any Moment?

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Bro. Mark
It always amazes me that Bible believing Christians, who are almost 100% doctrinally correct, have a blind spot when it comes to the passage of scripture below. I was reading some material published by a well-known church that has a … Continue reading →
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Was Jesus a Community Organizer?

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Bro. Mark
I must state right here and now that my Lord, Jesus the Christ, was most decidedly not a community organizer. What does a community organizer do? Here is the textbook definition:
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Memra (The Word)

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Bro. Mark
In his Gospel, the Apostle John tells us that, in the beginning, the Word was with God and the Word was God. Christians understand that John was speaking about Jesus. A new convert may be taught that this is correct, … Continue reading →
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Lucifer

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Bro. Mark
Isa 14:4 That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased! Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how … Continue reading →
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Who Am I to Judge?

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Bro. Mark
There is a sentiment in America today on which many of our problems rest. It is judgmentalism, or, rather the lack of it. And very and many people, especially Christians, both active and inactive, use the following verse to justify … Continue reading →
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A Chunky Revelation

Posted on May 6, 2006 by Bro. Mark
  The Book of Revelation Broken Into Large Chunks To Enhance Our Understanding The Book of Revelation is a very difficult book to understand. It details important events throughout history and at the very end of the age. If we … Continue reading →
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How to Find a Church

Posted on May 14, 2005 by Bro. Mark
A frequent question I am asked here at The Bible Church is this. Pastor, do you know of a good church in my area that teaches
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Filthy Rags

Posted on February 11, 2005 by Bro. Mark
…and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags —Isaiah 64:6 What did Isaiah mean when he wrote this passage? We must, of course, use the Bible as our text and as our guide to understanding the passage. We will first … Continue reading →
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Is Jesus the Only Begotten or the One and Only?

Posted on August 12, 2004 by Bro. Mark
Some translations of the Bible use the phrases, “one and only” or “only”, instead of “only begotten”, when referring to Christ in John 1:14, 1:18, 3:16, 3:18, Hebrews 11:17, and 1 John 4:9. What is the difference you may ask? … Continue reading →
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Does God Hate?

Posted on July 31, 2004 by Bro. Mark
I read an op-ed in the newspaper not long ago, allegedly written by a Christian. This person wrote in opposition to a billboard placed by a local Church. The billboard listed seven things that God hates. The op-ed writer said … Continue reading →
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Must We Obey the Old Testament Food Laws?

Posted on June 14, 2004 by Bro. Mark
There is a tradition that states that we Christians should obey all of the food ordinances. The New Testament clearly says that we are no longer subject to the food ordinances. Those who claim we are still bound by those … Continue reading →
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Revival

Posted on May 30, 2004 by Bro. Mark
With all the news we hear today about so-called revivals, it is important that we find out just what revival really is. There are two Hebrew words that are translated “revive, revived, or reviving” in the Old Testament.
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