The Pulpit

The provisions herein apply to the pulpit proper as well as extensions thereof, e.g., pews set aside for special seating in the assembly. The pulpit usage, placement, and content is largely cultural and denominationally dependent. Yet in all cases, one...

Celebration of Christmas

At its roots, Christmas is a holiday intended to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Hence, we have the word Christ included in the word Christmas. Christmas is a special annual celebration of Christ birth. If you are a person...

Populations and Skin Color

Herein I discuss Benjamin Franklin and founding founders and subsequent leaders. The intent is to inform us as to the thinking, inner conflicts and contradictions of the soul as well as conflicts between persons regarding earlier Americans and the institution,...

The Bible and American Slavery

Less one gets confused about what this paper sets forth, let me say from the outset:  I emphatically condemn the American slavery institution that once existed and any lingering support for it; I in no way condone it or justify...

Jesus Christ Our Greatest Hope

General. And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time...

About Race and Sociological Stereotyping

Stereotyping is a longstanding social behavior. Stereotyping fundamentally is drawing conclusions about an individual or group based on observed behavior or reported or taught or otherwise learned behavior which may not be true of the specific object of the stereotype...

About Contraception

The Holy Scriptures speak to this issue. However, some explanatory guidance is essential concerning the application of the scriptures in our modern day society. This document does not intend to necessarily address every issue or example regarding contraception. It merely...

About Abortion

Last Update: April 23, 2025 Note:  This sets forth my personal view of the abortion issue as of the date of last update. This view is rooted in my belief that human life begins at conception and that baby’s life should...

Notes on Apocrypha and Differences Between...

Canonized means that set of writings earlier church authorities determined to be doctrinally accurate and doctrinally consistent and therefore doctrinally sound. It is these set of writings that earlier church authorities determined are to be used as the basis for...

Of The Bible

Introduction God communicates to humankind by his Holy Spirit in various ways, including the Holy Bible, the Word of God, the sword of the Holy Spirit. Although God has, can, and still does at his option communicate with humankind through...

What Day of the Week is...

God’s standard is still work no more than six days taking a seventh day each week for holy convocation and rest. Yet, the standard is not as strict and rigid under the New Covenant as given under Christ as it...

Is Keeping the Sabbath Commanded for...

The Decalogue or Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-22) is a key foundational expression of the moral laws established by God. The fourth commandment says to remember the sabbath and keep it holy. Here holy means to be set apart...