The passage in our title reads, “These things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come” (NKJV). The arrival of the Holy Spirit that marked the last days implies that the end or goal of all past types and shadows has arrived…
What is particularly noteworthy about Josephus’ report after the death of Ananus is that John of Gishala began his own tyranny and broke off from the rest of the faction. He writes, “Now, some submitted to him out of their fear of him, and others out of their good-will to him; for he was a…
The description of complete anarchy and profanation of the temple implied would only have been allowed at a certain period of time. This man “sits in the temple, setting himself forth as God.” The sedition before the fall of Jerusalem would allow for this gross misuse of the temple. The text seems to suggest that…
Dating the Revelation of Jesus Christ has been a point of debate for many years. It will not be the purpose of this paper to explore all the theories and examine their work. It is our purpose to look at the evidence contained in the text of Scripture to find not only specific leads but…
Luke’s account reads, “And when he drew nigh, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known in this day, even thou, the things which belong unto peace! but now they are hidden from your eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, when your enemies shall cast up a bank…
We have always been tempted to look around us and measure ourselves by our surroundings. By choosing the worst of situations, we can feel comfortable with ourselves. By exposing the errors and problems with all that surrounds us, our choices may appear attractive. Our challenge, however, is to rise above the standards placed on us…
I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. He also stops those who want to do so and…
The example of Corinth is not an example of church problems, but individual carnality. Paul corrects several problems, but they are all centered on individual pride, the pursuit of personal rights and preferences, and the effect of not handling sin, properly. They were not rebuked for not gathering often enough, but they were chided for…
Since we have raised the bar and described the working of a living organism spread throughout the world, this living body and all the parts that make it up contribute to the edification of the body. Don’t place that statement in an application of local church work. Envision it as the work of every individual…
The truth is that most church members are not willing to spend and be spent for their brothers and sisters. Most are not spiritually-minded and would be insulted or angered to be admonished without having thoughts of retaliation. Some are willing to put in their time by coming to the church house and allowing for…