by Gil Rugh | Apr 27, 2017 | Articles
On Pentecost Sunday, Peter presented the gospel and showed how the Old Testament prophesied the death of the Messiah and His subsequent resurrection. He said to the Jews: Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins;...
by Gil Rugh | Mar 17, 2017 | Articles
Why are there different views? We frequently hear people say, “Everyone has their own interpretation,” as if the Bible is difficult to understand. But, consider this: If God chose to reveal himself, and he has, wouldn’t He reveal himself in a way we could understand?...
by Gil Rugh | Feb 17, 2017 | Articles
The mode of baptism the Bible points to is immersion. Consider the word baptize. You may be aware that the word baptize and baptism are not English words but Greek words. For example, the Greek word for baptize is baptizo. Instead of being translated into English,...
by Gil Rugh | Dec 9, 2016 | Articles
The magi we sing about at Christmas were wise men or astrologers from the East. We are not told from how far east they came, but they could have been from Medo-Persia or from the area of Babylon. The title used to describe them was common for respected scholars in...
by Gil Rugh | Nov 18, 2016 | Articles
Divisions can easily infiltrate bodies of believers. They can happen for various reasons, but one important way for believers to maintain unity is to practice thankfulness for one another. Paul constantly encouraged the churches to be thankful for one another. And he...
by Gil Rugh | Oct 28, 2016 | Articles
The Bible clearly teaches that salvation is a gift from God that cannot be earned by any works. Yet, true faith always includes a willingness to turn from sin and surrender to the lordship of Christ. That is the message Jesus preached—and that is the message His...
by Gil Rugh | Oct 21, 2016 | Articles
God’s intention from the very beginning was to prepare man for the coming of His Son. God began this preparation process with Adam and Eve, the first people on earth. As a result of disobeying God’s command, they were overwhelmed with guilt. While seeking to hide...
by Gil Rugh | Aug 26, 2016 | Articles
The Bible commands us as Christians to do many things. It is clear that God’s children are to search the Scriptures, walk by the Spirit and praise God for all things. There are many other positive commands the Lord gives us in His Word as well. On the other hand,...
by Gil Rugh | Aug 5, 2016 | Articles
I am frequently approached with questions about Christian liberty, and two of the most common questions regard alcohol and smoking. Although I am rarely asked if I would like a cigar or cigarette (probably because smoking is no longer “in vogue” with the older...
by Gil Rugh | Jul 1, 2016 | Articles
When Paul wrote to the Philippians, he told them to “Do all things without grumbling or complaining” (Phil. 2:14). We, like the Philippians, are often quick to complain. If we allow ourselves the luxury, we can find something to complain about in almost every...
