Holy Spirit Baptism and the Household of Cornelius

By Daniel R. Vess The conversion of Cornelius and his household is a great mile marker in the progress of the gospel. In Acts 10 we not only find the first Gentile converts, but the visible signs of the middle wall of partition separating Jews from Gentiles coming down (Eph. 2:140. The portals to the kingdom …

1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Going To Law With A Brother

By David O. Lanius Paul had learned of brethren at Corinth who were taking each other before the heathen courts to settle their differences. While it is obvious that differences between brethren will arise, brethren must settle these differences before they reach a proportion that brings reproach upon Christ, his kingdom, and each other. Going to …