The Bible and Near Death Experiences

By Steve Wallace Luke 16:19-31 contain an inspired account of life after death. Both Lazarus and the rich man died. The Bible re- cords what happened to them afterwards. We, by faith, look at this and other inspired accounts to learn God’s teaching about the afterlife. We are presently experiencing an explosion of information regarding …

“Some Believed . . . And Some Believed Not”

By P.J. Casebolt This inspired statement reflects the different attitudes manifested by “the chief of the Jews” at Rome. These attitudes resulted from “the things which were spoken” by Paul, and those things pertained to Jesus and the kingdom of God (v. 23). Why did some of the Jews believe and some not? Did Paul …

Compartmentalizing One’s Life

By James P. Needham The above graphics illustrate an age-old concept many have of their lives. Some feel that life is made up of various compartments that don’t overlap. Being a “Christian” is one compartment of life, but its principles do not govern what one does in business, as a citizen, or in the family, …

Religious Controversy

By Ron Halbrook (The following three selections underscore the importance of religious controversy. I have slightly edited these excerpts of longer articles and have given them new titles. “The Prince of Peace Never Sheathed the Sword of the Spirit” is taken from Alexander Campbell, “Religious Controversy,” Millennial Harbinger [4 Jan. 1830]:40-44. “I have Counted the …