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Article Title	Description
''A Beauty that Never Fades''	How all women can be beautiful
''A Gospel Preacher Is...''	The work of a preacher
''A Fresh New Start''	Importance of the "new birth"
''A Gift for a New Millennium''	A gift more essential and enduring than any other gift the world was ever offered
''A Handicapped Christian''	Serving God in spite of handicaps
''A Rainbow of Redemption''	God's plan for redeeming man, from eternity past to eternity future
''A Summary of Exodus''	An outline of Exodus
''A Tale of Two Men''	A comparison of the rich young ruler and Levi (Matthew)
''A Very Old Letter''	A third-century Christian's view of the world
''Adding and Subtracting''	Adding and subtracting done by us and God
''An Old Schoolmaster''	The law of Moses leads to Christ
''An Overview of the Bible''	Divisions and chronology of the Bible
''Are All Men Born in Sin?''	Do we inherit the sin of Adam?
''Are You Thinking About Drinking?''	The Christian and alcoholic beverages
''Attempting the Absurd''	Following our feelings, or following God's revealed will
''Be Converted ''	The process of one turning from sin and self and turning to God.
''Being in Submission ''	Submitting to our husbands does not brand us as lower-class citizens of God's kingdom. God's laws are always given to help us have better lives.
''Bethlehem''	The town was already rich in history. But an event in the city of Rome, about 2240 kilometers (1400 miles) away, sent Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem at just the right time...
''Born Again''	What does it mean to be “born again”?
''Buried Dynamite''	Concealed wrongs have a way of lingering in a person’s conscience. If we delay in making things right, we only prolong our misery.
''Burning Anger''	The fool fights back quickly and wildly. The wise man takes time to consider the matter.
''Can We Know Who Is Right and Who Is Wrong?''	Many people are teaching that we can never know who is right or who is wrong in religion. It is obvious, however, that everyone decides in his own mind that some are right and others are wrong religiously.
''Care-giving and Care-receiving''	Every one of us, at some time in our lives, will experience one or both of these roles: care-giver and care-receiver.
''Causes of Suffering''	Should I blame God for my suffering? We cannot always know that God caused our suffering. In fact, we often know there were other causes:
''Cavemen''	Does the fact that people have lived in caves support the theory of evolution? No. Mankind has found temporary and permanent refuge in caves throughout history.
''Who Teaches Faith Only?''	Not Jesus. Not James. Not Peter. Not Paul.
''Christian Love''	Love must be a part of Christianity. Any authentic relationship in Christ is built upon the simple foundation of a pure love.
''Compare the "Miracles"''	Some people deny the miracles of the Bible. Others try to imitate the miracles to deceive people.
''Contentment''	If a prisoner living under the Roman government could find contentment in the first century, why do many of us fail to find contentment in the twentieth century?
''Created in Christ Jesus Unto Good Works''	When a person is a Christian, he has some responsibilities placed upon him by the Lord who died to save him.
''Did False Testimony Kill Jesus?''	His bold confession of His true identity brought the lawless wrath of the court down upon Jesus.
''Different Names for One Kingdom''	The New Testament refers to the kingdom as the kingdom of God, the kingdom of Christ, and the kingdom of heaven. All of these are the same kingdom.
''Do We Tithe Today?''	What kind of giving does God require today?
''Do We Trust God?''	Will we trust God to care for us, even though our Christianity causes us to lose our source of income?
''Doing the Will of God''	We can know what is right if we let the Bible be our guide.
''Doomsday''	Will the Last Day be doom or delight for you? The choice is yours.
''Envy Invites Disaster''	Envy destroys happiness, sometimes in subtle ways.
''Everlasting Covenant''	The term “everlasting covenant” reveals some important lessons about God’s relationship with man.
''Facts Commands and Promises''	Facts to Believe, Commands to Believe and Obey, and Promises to Believe and Receive.
''Faith''	The Bible's use of "faith"
''Fear Not Death''	The temporal body is cast aside as a worn-out garment, while the real person lives on through eternity.
''Finding Jesus''	We always try to find those things that we consider precious to us.
''Give Yourself Some Mercy''	A merciful, happy attitude can help us enjoy better health in body and soul.
''Go''	Responding to the Lord's commands to "GO"
''God Favors the Faithful''	We can enjoy the blessings and favor of God, but only by being faithful to His commands.
''Hearts of Stone''	“Hearts of stone” became “hearts of flesh” when they heard Peter's words.
''Reactions to His Miracles''	Great multitudes of people witnessed Jesus' miracles. Some believed and followed. Others did not.
''Mary - Mother of Jesus''	The facts about Mary, the mother of Jesus, from the Bible. We must never exalt any man, woman, or thing, above Christ.
''He Called His Name Jesus''	The name was fairly common, but the Son of God received it in a very uncommon manner.
''Honest Labor''	The Lord tells us we should work to earn the things we need for our families and to help other people.
''Honesty Pays''	Lives, both ours and others, can be destroyed through a lack of honesty.
''Honoring the Name of Christ''	Followers of men use religious names which they have chosen, but followers of Christ merely wear His name.
''How to Be the Church of Christ''	What must we do to truly be Christians and truly be the church of Christ?
''How to Become a Christian''	Unless the guilt of a man’s sins is removed while he is living on earth, his soul will suffer eternal punishment-- agony and separation from God forever.
''How to Live with God Forever''	You can choose to remain separated from God, or you can allow the death of Jesus Christ to be applied to your sins.
''How to Remain Faithful''	As God is faithful, He expects us to likewise be faithful.
''How to Worship God''	We need to be sure that our worship is acceptable and pleasing to Him, not merely pleasing to us.
''Is It Enough?''	We must do the things which are righteous in order to please God. But righteous deeds cannot save us from our sins.
''Jews and Gentiles in Gods Plan''	Although Israel was God’s chosen nation, He foretold of blessings for people of all nations.
''Know the Word''	The Bible is God’s word. Therefore, to do as He wants, we must know the Bible.
''Joseph - Husband of Mary''	Like Joseph, may our decisions demonstrate righteousness, mercy, and obedience to God’s word.
''Knowing God''	The Bible says you can know God. Not only can you know Him, but you can be assured that you know Him.
''Life's Most Important Choice''	The blessings are great if we make the right choice.
''Names for the Followers of Christ''	If we are serious about wanting to follow Christ, we must put away all man-made religious names and simply become “Christians”.
''Overcoming Temptation''	Temptation to sin is a snare from Satan and a danger to the soul of each of us.
''Mirrors''	When you notice that something is not as it should be, do you make a correction, or do you simply walk away and forget about the problem?
''Pouring, Sprinkling, or Immersion?''	In the Greek language in which the New Testament was written, “baptizo” meant “immerse, dip, plunge.” It still does.
''Properly Handling the Word of God''	The Bible is a very special book because it is the inspired word of God. We should know how to properly apply it to our lives.
'' 'Reverend' and 'Father' ''	It is common to see religious leaders wearing such titles as “Reverend,” and “Father.” Is this practice in harmony with the teachings of the Bible?
''Saved by "Faith Only"?''	The doctrine of “faith only” is taught in many creed books, magazines, and pamphlets — but not in the Bible.
''The Deity of Christ''	All that I do as a Christian is meaningless without Jesus being the Christ, the Son of God.
''The Grace of Golgotha''	The agony of the cross revealed Jesus' true character and grace.
''Pharaohs Fear of Failure''	Pharaoh’s fear of failure led to his failure
''Who Am I?''	The important question is, “Whose am I?”
''The Faith and Bones of Joseph''	Joseph believed God’s promises!
'' 'Stand Still' and 'Go Forward' ''	With patient endurance, we must press on.
''The Happy Commandment''	God loves a cheerful giver
''Sarah's Faith''	God kept His promise to Sarah because of her faith; God will keep His promise to us if we have true faith.
''The Two Covenants''	What are the differences between the old and new covenants?
''The Providence of God''	The example of Jochebed teaches women of today to trust in God’s providence.
''The Resurrection of Jesus''	That Jesus Christ died, was buried, and arose again from the dead on the third day is one of the most incredible claims ever made.
''The Unknown God RL''	No one can deny that the world exists, but where did it come from?
''What Shall We Call the Church?''	The New Testament refers to it with several different terms.
''What Should We Call the Church?''	When local churches truly follow CHRIST, they are rightly called churches of Christ (Rom. 16:16).
''What is a Pastor?''	Do you use the term “Pastor” without really understanding what it means in the New Testament?
''Grapes from Wheat Seeds''	The word of God, planted in good and honest hearts, always produces Christians.
''Lydia and the King RF''	Lydia never met Nebuchadnezzar. He died 500 years before she was born. They were very different, yet there is a great similarity in one event in the life of each.
''Missing Links Java Man RF''	As G. K. Chesterton put it, “Most evolutionists seem to know everything about the missing link, except the fact that it is missing.”
''Nebuchadnezzar's Dream''	The image represented four kingdoms of men.
''Three Names for One Group of Men''	In the New Testament, we find the three terms “elders,” “bishops,” and “pastors.” All of these terms refer to the same group of men in the local church, but each term describes them from a different viewpoint.
''Unity Which Divides''	Some sincere efforts to promote unity produce division instead.
''Whose Thousand -Year Reign?''	The Bible mentions a 1000-year reign. But whose reign is it?
''God's Blessings and Approval''	God's blessings prove His goodness, not my goodness.
''God's Great Messages''	The spoken word possesses great power.
''His Courage JL''	Jesus exhibited courage far surpassing all that we could imagine.
''Hypocrites in the Church''	The choices are clear: we can worship with some hypocrites for a short time, or wail with all of them forever.
''In the World, but not Of the World''	There was a strange man named Simeon who lived from A.D. 386 to 459. He lived on top of a column sixty feet high for thirty-six years.
''Jesus Christ, Author and Finisher''	Most things are best when they have both a start and a finish.
''Jesus Christ, High Priest''	His priesthood encompasses all things to complete God’s plan. Jesus Christ is the true High Priest.
''Jesus Christ, the Compassionate''	As the Son of God, and as God personified, we see Jesus as the most compassionate human who ever lived.
''King Manesseh''	Manasseh reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. Most of those years were filled with great wickedness.
''Little by Little''	Sin invades gradually, little by little
''Lydia Became a Beggar''	After her conversion, Lydia "begged" to help the preachers
''Lydia a Good Example''	Things we can learn from Lydia
''New''	God has some very important new things for us
''Patience of Hope''	How do we confront temptations and persecutions with assurance of our own victories and the Lord's acceptance?
''Pray Without Ceasing''	Prayer is both requirement and privilege.
''Ruts in Life''	We need to be sure that the rut we are in will lead us to the desired destination.
''Stand Fast in the Lord''	To stand fast is to endure. To endure is to reign with Christ
''Tell Us About Your God''	It was Paul’s task to introduce the invisible, true God.
''The Eternal Kingdom Place''	“Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matt. 25:34)!
''The Greatest Book''	This book has done more to change the world than any other book.
''The Humility of Apollos''	If God wrote your life’s story, what would it say?
''The Kingdom Now or Later''	All who obey the gospel are kingdom people. All who remain faithful will enter the kingdom place after this life is over.
''The Kingdom People''	The value of the kingdom is far above all other things in this world.
''The Kingdom on the Day of Judgment''	Great joy awaits faithful Christians.
''The Privilege of Prayer''	When our lives get out of tune, we must retreat into the quietness of God.
''The Woman Worthy of Praise''	“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised” (Proverbs 31:30).
''Baptism with Fire''	Just what is baptism with fire?
''One Life on Earth''	The life you are now living is the only time you will have on this planet.
''Pilgrims in this World''	We can view this life on earth as a pilgrimage of a spiritual nature.
''Talk to the Rock''	Nothing else is as good as what God commands.
''A Prisoner By Choice''	Is it possible that you have chosen to remain in bondage to a bad habit or sin?
''Attitude and Disposition''	The more often you have a good attitude, the more likely it will become part of your total disposition
''Grief''	It is normal and expected that we grieve because we will see a loved one no more in this world.
''Noah's Ark''	If we really believe God like Noah did, we will obey God like Noah did.
''Package Words''	Any word which normally describes only a part, becomes a “package word” when it is used to refer to the whole.
''Romans 12''	A brief outline of Romans chapter 12
''Service of Worship''	A word study
''That Strange Fire''	God told them the fire He wanted. When they used something else, God showed His displeasure.
''A Living Sacrifice''	We need to consider some of the sacrifices under the Law of Moses. That was God’s law for the nation of Israel, the Jews. When Jesus died on the cross, God cancelled the Law of Moses.
''Thessalonica Upside Down JL''	test
''Improvement of the Mind''	How do we improve our mind? Study and exercise!
''The Church in Their House''	The church does not have to own a "church building". The early church met in homes, like Priscilla & Aquila's. It still does in some places.
''Thessalonica - Upside Down''	Many religions were practiced in Thessalonica, but they needed the true one.
''Three Crosses at Calvary''	Jesus and the two thieves on Calvary - which attitude do you display?
''Three Sixteen''	Chapter 3, verse 16 John: love of God 1 John: love of Jesus Revelation: love of Christians 1 Corinthians: temple of God
''To Do You Good''	God’s goodness proves His love toward us, not our love toward Him.
''Transformed into the Image of Christ''	May we all be humble, obedient servants of God. For in this way we are transformed into the image of Christ.
''Two Gates Two Ways''	Which gate have you passed through? Which way do you travel?
''Use Your Talents''	The human body has many parts, and each part has an important function. The same is true of the church.
''What Conversion Does''	As a new Christian I now live for a new Master. No longer do I serve just myself; I must now live for God.
''What If''	What if God blessed us according to our behavior?
''What Philip Saw in Jesus''	What did Philip see in Jesus that drew him to Him?
''What Prayer Means to Me''	I can be confident that if I pray that His will be done, God will bless me with the best answer to my prayer.
''When Did God Set Up the Kingdom?''	God planned his kingdom from eternity, but began it on the day of Pentecost.
''When We Work Out God Works In''	He helps us do the things which please Him and bless us now and forever!
''Where Do You Live?''	If we are in Christ and continue serving Him, He helps us live joyfully each day (Phil. 4:4-7).
''Who Was I that I Could Withstand God?''	If I truly believe and obey, I can trust in God to work in my life to His glory!
''With Every Meal RF''	When we eat our meals, let us remember that we are eating things “which God created to be received with thanksgiving” (1 Tim. 4:3).
''Working Faith''	Though faith is essential to a person’s salvation, faith alone is not enough.
''You Can Teach SF''	We should not wait until we believe that everything is exactly right before we begin to teach.
''Calling on the Name of the Lord''	The meaning of "calling on the name of the Lord"
''Is It an Appeal or an Answer?''	“the answer” (King James Version) “the answer” (New King James Version) “the interrogation” (American Standard Version) “an appeal” (New American Standard Version) “an appeal” (Revised Standard Version) “the earnest seeking” (Berkeley Version)
''To Each of Us''	Regardless of when or where people live, everyone faces trouble.
''What Will People Say?''	How do you want to be remembered after you pass from this life?
''Do Not Touch''	His intentions were good, but disobeying God is a serious matter.
''A Summary of Acts''	A brief outline of the book of Acts
''Babylon or Nineveh?''	Fulfillment of prophecy proves the reliability of the Bible.
''Baptized with the Holy Spirit''	What is it, and why did it happen?
''From Eternity by Way of Bethlehem''	Christ's birth fulfilled the prophecy of Micah.
''Power in Faith''	True faith in God benefits our physical health, as well as our spiritual health. Medical studies agree.
''Speaking in Tongues''	What is it, and what was the purpose?
''The Spirit, The Power, The Kingdom''	The kingdom came with power when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles (Acts 2).
''Thunder''	The thunder of God's word warns us.
''To Whom Do You Listen?''	Is it safe to trust the words of men?
''Wait on the Lord''	God knows what is best, and when it is best to happen.
''A Few Thoughts About Hope''	Hope
''Baptized Twice''	Is it possible to be baptized twice?
''Behold, to Obey Is Better''	We should always choose God's way.
''No Other Name''	The name of Jesus Christ is important to our salvation.
''Respectful Replies''	We must be respectful to those we teach, but firmly stand for God's word and work.
''Standing With the Apostles''	Stand for the truth.
''Ten Shillings for One Word''	What did Rudyard Kipling say about gratitude?
''A Samaritan Woman's Influence''	Your influence will effect many people - for good or for bad.
''Samaritans Obey the Gospel''	When the gospel was preached in Samaria, the people obeyed.
''Simon the Sorcerer''	A sorcerer is converted in Samaria.
''The Samaritans''	A brief history of the Samaritan people
''Simon Says''	The impultuous apostle Simon Peter had much to learn from Christ.
''The Influence of a Slave''	The influence of an Israelite slave girl brought about the healing of her master.
''When Jesus Comes Again''	A look at what will happen at the time when Jesus comes again
''Two Different Hours''	What are the differences between the two "hours" mentioned in John 5:25-59?
''Question About Instruments''	What kind of music does the Bible authorize Christians to use in worship?
''"Called" Christians''	Was the name "Christian" given by God, or by man?
''First in Antioch''	What was the name given to the disciples of Christ after the church was begun?
''The Wrong Place''	We must go to the right "place" to find a cure for the sickness of sin.
''Where Was Saul when He Was Saved?''	Was Saul saved at the moment Jesus appeared to him?
''Behavior''	We will give an account of our behaviour to the Lord.
''Evangelism''	There are at least five basic concepts pertaining to evangelism.
''Left for Dead''	Do we give up on our brothers too readily?
''The High Cost of Pharoah's Pride''	There is a high price to pay for pride. Don't delay your obedience!
''If Dirt Could Talk''	What is your "heart condition?"
''Offerings''	Are my offerings to God pure and good?
''Perfect and Weak''	How could God's law for the Jews be both perfect and weak?
''The Lamb of God''	Jesus was the perfect sacrificial lamb.
''Where Could I Go?''	A poem of praise and acknowledgement
''False Teachers''	How do we recognize a false teacher or a false teaching?
''Three Ingredients for Unity''	Jesus prayed earnestly for unity among His followers. Shouldn't it be important to us?
''Three Kinds of Unity''	For the church of the Lord to be successful in its mission, the members must live in unity.
''Lady Preachers''	Should a lady (a woman) be called a "preacher"?
''New Testament Summary in Three Verses''	Matthew 28:18-20 summarizes the message of the New Testament, and the Christian's responsibility.
''The Eternal Purpose''	What was God's eternal purpose for creating mankind, and what is His plan for us?
''Two Commandments''	Jesus gives the two greatest commandments from the Law of Moses.
''Who Loves More''	When we love, we will do even the difficult things to help our loved ones.
''Your Greatest Test''	What is your greatest temptation? It is also your greatest test.
''A Good Source of Nourishment''	Doing the will of God nourishes your soul.
''A Wonder of the World''	The temple of Diana is Ephesus was one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World"; the church (temple) of Christ is more wonderful.
''Burdened Beyond Measure''	God gives hope and help to those in despair.
''How Christ Reveals His Will''	The will of Christ is revealed in several ways in the New Testament.
''I Said to Myself''	Naaman's healing: We should obey God, regardless of what our own opinion or idea may be.
''Jesus: Head or Figurehead?''	Is Jesus truly the head of the church you attend, or only a figurehead?
''Lessons from a Transplant''	An organ transplant is similar to salvation in some interesting ways.
''Melody in Your Heart''	The thoughts of your heart are important in making God-approved music in worship
''The Finished Revelation''	Do we have all the will of God revealed to us?
''The Great Commission''	The Great Commission is a call to action.
''The Prayers of Jesus''	Jesus prayed about all the important things in life.
''The Resurrection Cover-up Story''	Religious leaders tried to explain the empty grave of Jesus by lies.
''The Greater Riches''	What kind of riches are most important to you?
''Where Are You Going?''	You came from God. Are you returning to Him?
''Witnesses Identify Jesus''	Witnesses testify to the authenticity of Jesus' claims and works.
''Light of the World''	A Christian's light should shine in the world.
''Salt of the Earth''	As "salt of the earth", Christians are good for the world.
''The Blood Flows Both Ways''	The death of Christ on the cross offers salvation to all - both before and after His death.
''The Reading of the Will''	The "will" of Christ went into effect at His death.
''What Will You Inherit?''	The scriptures tell us about our inheritance.
''Bible Miracles''	The what, when, and why of miracles
''Dont Quit Now''	Don't quit the race before the finish
''Facing Rejection''	Jesus' example shows us how to face rejection.
''Foreknowing Your Future''	When you make plans, keep God in mind!
''You Are Important to God''	Each individual Christian is an important part of God's church.

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