The Indivisible Unity of One

The Indivisible Unity of One

Four verses in the Bible bear witness to the truth that God is One. The first is from Moses in Deuteronomy 6:4; the second from Jesus Christ in Mark 12:29; the third from Paul in 1 Corinthians 8:6; and the fourth from James in James 2:19. The fourth witness did not...
God Really Does Want You Well

God Really Does Want You Well

In New Testament terms, healing is holistic in that it encompasses spirit, soul, and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). In today’s terms we would say spiritual, mental and physical. Some illnesses are psychosomatic, in that thoughts can have adverse or beneficial...
Two Things that go Hand in Hand

Two Things that go Hand in Hand

“They were all struck with amazement and kept saying to one another, “What is this message? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” (Luke 4:36) “One hand washes the other” the proverb says, and that’s...
Apostolic Issues for Local Churches

Apostolic Issues for Local Churches

 In his first letter to the church at Corinth the Apostle Paul presents a spirited defense of his apostolic ministry. Stung by derisive remarks made by false apostles in the church, Paul stakes his claims to apostolic ministry, raises the issue of his apostolic...
The Kingdom of God:  Then and Now

The Kingdom of God: Then and Now

Those who know their Bible will be aware that when Jesus returns, he will establish his throne on earth and rule over the nations. As King David’s legitimate descendant, and therefore rightful heir to his throne, Jesus will establish his rule over David’s...
When Lambs Become Lions

When Lambs Become Lions

John the Baptist saw Jesus and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, which takes away the sins of the world.” (John 1:29) An elder in heaven said to the Apostle John, “Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah…has prevailed…” (Revelation 5:5) A lamb is sacrificial, meek,...

Peter E. Barfoot