Early Beginnings I was raised in a Christian home by parents who fellowshipped at a small assembly in my hometown of Broxburn, Scotland, 12 miles west of Edinburgh. My father had become a Christian in his late teens and was the first to get saved in his family. Later...
Jim Paul
Believers’ Baptism
This article looks at the significance of baptism for those who have trusted Christ as their Lord and Savior. There are several baptisms in Scripture, among others John’s baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. There are specific characteristics related to each...
The Holy Child
Down from heaven He came, that sacred place,The Son of God to seek and save the human race.What distance travelled can’t be measured in miles,To reach a world so controlled by Satan’s wiles. He was not born in a palace, the home of kings,But in a stable where little...
Scriptures of Truth: The Formation of the Scriptures
The Apostle Peter says in 2 Peter 1:16: “for we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ but were eyewitnesses of His Majesty.”1 He goes on to describe his personal experience when he was with the...
Jesus and His Disciples
What time the Lord Jesus took teaching His disciples the things concerning Himself! He drew them closer, giving them responsibilities to obey. This is true for us as well. Do we make Him number one in our lives? His commands challenge our hearts. LOVE ME—The Warming...
The Holy Scriptures God’s Precious Word to Us
We live in an ungodly world that is constantly attacking the Word of God. Despite its critics God’s Word has stood the test of time and is popular today worldwide. It is important for believers to consider the role the Scriptures have in our lives. The Formation of the Scriptures: 2 Peter 1:16-21 In a […]
Thinking?
Have you ever stopped to wonderWhat this life is all about?Why you’re here and where you’re goingWhen your lease of time runs out?Maybe you’ve been far too busyTrying hard to reach your goalWould you let me ask you kindlyHave you thought about your soul? You may reach...
The Hope of the Believer
The apostle Paul in his epistle to the Ephesians gives a true picture of the world we live in when he says, it is without God, without Christ, and without hope. The Lord Jesus in Matthew 24 gives some answers to the question asked by His disciples, “what will be the sign of your coming […]
The Heart of the Believer
One of the most important organs in the body is the heart. It has a major role in the health and vitality of our well-being. Its major function is unseen yet it continues to beat every moment from conception to death. A good question to ask is: “What is the condition of your heart?” I […]
Shepherding the People of God
As one looks across the face of assembly life today there are some real concerns from many of God’s dear children. One of the major concerns is a lack of true spiritual leadership. Often there are men who are burdened for the saints but somehow don’t know where to start. Perhaps this article might be […]