Category Archives: Faith

Religious But Lost

by Keith Sharp As the Master concluded the great “Sermon on the Mount,” He encouraged His audience to obey His words by painting a terrifying word picture of the judgment. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, … Continue reading

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Grace, Faith, and Works

by Keith Sharp For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for … Continue reading

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Peaks & Valleys of Faith

by William J. Stewart Peaks and valleys in life are a common thing. Whether we are talking about our relationships, career, health, finances, emotional well being, or faith, there will be high and low moments. A survey of what we know about … Continue reading

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God Only Needs One Stone

by William J. Stewart Goliath, the Philistine giant, challenged Israel to produce a champion to fight him one on one. The loser’s people would serve the victor’s nation (1 Samuel 17:8-10). Israel did not send out a man, rather they were dismayed and … Continue reading

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Correspondence with South African

Message from South Africa I’d appreciate it if someone could help me study the Word of God. I do study it on my own but I feel the need for the guidance of a seasoned man of God. My parents are both … Continue reading

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The Divine Plan of the Ages

Present Truth “For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth” (2 peter 1:12). by Keith Sharp On July 20, 1969, Neil A. Armstrong, … Continue reading

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Righteous versus the Ungodly

by Keith Sharp Psalm 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of … Continue reading

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Question from Alabama about the Term “Believer”

Question Is there anywhere in the scriptures that uses the term “believer” and it means something other than someone who has been obedient to God’s word? More specifically “believer” meaning someone who has been baptized?

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Truth Matters

William J. Stewart Advertising Standards Canada is a …non-profit self-regulating body created in 1957 to ensure integrity and viability of advertising in Canada.1 A recent ASC TV ad has a painter working diligently on a masterpiece. It is later pictured … Continue reading

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Contending for the Faith

Keith Sharp We live in an “I’m OK, you’re OK” age. The only thing that is intolerable is intolerance. Of course we should be tolerant of racial, ethnic, and political differences. We must never be so arrogant as to demand that our opinions … Continue reading

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