NEVER GIVE UP
Never Give Up saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man.Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, “Get justice for me from my adversary.’And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, “Though I do […]
ONE MAN
One Man Clifton H. Payne, Jr. “1John 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.1John 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.1John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that […]
The Day of Pentecost Circa 30 AD – It’s Different Than You Think
The Day of Pentecost circa 30 A.D. –It’s Different Than You ThinkClifton H. Payne, Jr. Pentecost is the second of the three major pilgrim festivals in the Bible. It is called Pentecost because it comes 50 days after Passover and this is the term used for the festival in the Septuagint. In Hebrew it is […]
The fifth through the tenth commandments
The fifth through the tenth commanments The fifth through the tenth commandments can be summarized under the commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself.” (Lev. 19:18, Matt. 22:39, Mar. 12:31, Luke 10:27, Rom. 13:9, Gal. 5:14, Jas. 2:8) As can be seen from its many repetitions, this command sums up the second part of […]
On the relationship between fellowship and evangelism
On the relationship between fellowship and evangelism All humans have a common and deeply felt need to be loved. It is written, “God said, it is not good that man should be alone” (Gen. 2:18). We were created to be social creatures and we all want to be loved and accepted by our associates. […]
How is it that Jesus of Nazareth is the only way to eternal life?
Clifton H. Payne, Jr It can seem like a brash, self-righteous dogma when Christians affirm that “Jesus is the only way” and that “there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.”[1] Are there not many paths to God? There are many religions in the world. How can […]