Tag: Christ

Biblical Doctrines

The Birth of Jesus and the Curse of Coniah

Stanford Murrell

Matthew's gospel is part of the Bible, and the Bible is the Word of God. Concerning the Scriptures, Billy Graham has correctly stated, “If you do not believe we have a revelation that is sufficient to give us an answer to our questions then you will never be satisfied, for all other discussion is speculative."… Continue reading The Birth of Jesus and the Curse of Coniah

Death & Dying, Sin & Repentance

The Story of Peter’s Denial of Christ

Stanford Murrell

While Jesus was being interrogated after being arrested, “Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw… Continue reading The Story of Peter’s Denial of Christ

Christian Living, Church, Culture & Society, Faith, God, Jesus, & the Holy Spirit

Let there be Hope

Stanford Murrell

In the Bible, hope is the well-grounded expectation of the future. Only the Christian has hope of eternal life. “Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were… Continue reading Let there be Hope

Christian Living, Church, Culture & Society, Death & Dying

What Should Be Said to Those Who Try to Silence the Gospel?

Stanford Murrell

The attempt to silence the gospel, or a portion of it,  is nothing new to Christians. Various means have been used in the attempt to suppress the good news of God’s sovereign redeeming grace. Various techniques have been employed by religious leaders within the church, as well as by opponents of Christianity outside the church. A… Continue reading What Should Be Said to Those Who Try to Silence the Gospel?