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A.W. Pink

Churches of God

A.W. PinkThe ignorance which prevails in Christendom today concerning the truth about the Churches of God is deeper and more general than error on any other Scriptural subject. Many who are quite sound evangelically and are well taught on what we call the great fundamentals of the faith, are most unsound ecc... Read More
A.W. Pink

Churches of God

A.W. PinkChurches of God Arthur W. Pink Studies in the Scriptures Dec. 1927, pp. 277-281 "For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews" (1 Thessalonians 2:14). The igno... Read More
John Gill

1 Peter 1:1

John GillINTRODUCTION TO FIRST PETER That Simon, called Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, was the writer of this epistle, is not questioned by any; nor was the genuineness and authenticity of it ever made a doubt of. Eusebius says {a}, that it had been confessed by all, and received without controversy; and... Read More
John Gill

Of a Gospel church, the Seat of Public Worship.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 1 OF THE NATURE OF A GOSPEL CHURCH, THE SEAT OF PUBLIC WORSHIP Having treated of the object of worship, and distinguished worship into internal and external; and having considered internal worship as it lies in the exercise of various graces; I now proceed... Read More
Christian Apologetics

The writings of Josephus mention many biblical people and places

Flavius Josephus (37-101 A.D.) was a Jewish priest at the time of the Jewish Revolt of A.D. 66. He was captured by the Romans, imprisoned, set free and then retired to Rome where he wrote a history of the Revolt called the "Jewish War." Later he wrote "Antiquities" as a history of the Jews. Followin... Read More
John Chrysostom

2 Corinthians 1:1-4

John ChrysostomPaul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the Church of God, which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in the whole of Achaia: grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ... Read More
Marvin Cowan

THE CHURCH

"We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, etc." 6th Article of Faith by Joseph Smith The above statement has led many people to conclude that Mormonism is based upon the teachings of the Bible. However, a car... Read More
Short Biographies

William Perkins

William Perkins (1558-1602) The Elizabethan Puritan Par Excellance! Biographical Sketch: William Perkins, an outstanding preacher, made great contributions to the Puritan Movement despite the shortness of his life. He was born in Marton, Warwickshire, in 1558 and educated in Christ's College, Cambri... Read More
William Carey

CONTAINING A SHORT REVIEW OF FORMER UNDERTAKINGS FOR THE CONVERSION

William CareyBEFORE the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ the whole world were either heathens, or Jews; and both, as to the body of them were enemies to the gospel. After the resurrection the disciples continued in Jerusalem til Pentecost. Being daily engaged in prayer and supplication, and having chosen Matthias... Read More
A.T. Robertson

The Jewish Christians

A.T. RobertsonAccording to Dr. Ron Mosley, dean of the American Institute of Holy Land Studies there were three major groups of Jewish Christians in the First Century: Nazarenes (Notzrim), Messianists, and Ebionites. In his book entitled Yeshua, A guide to the real Jesus he writes; "In examining the Jewish roots ... Read More

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