[Biblemat] Bible Truths and Bible Questions updates

[Don Martin]

Don Martin bringing you our newest update information:

I have published several articles to www.bibletruths.net   The new
Current Truth is, "Acts 20: 7, an Important Verse" (see excerpt below).
This material presents a complete exposition of Acts 20: 7 and also touches
on the so called "second serving issue" now troubling churches of Christ.
To read the Current Truth, when on the home page, enter through the door
and click on "Current Truth" in the directory.  Here is an excerpt:

     "...Let me commence by saying that all verses in God's word are
important, seeing that they are the product of God (2 Pet. 1: 19-21, I Cor.
2: 13, 2 Tim. 3: 16, 17). However, some verses are of greater consequence
as they directly set forth teaching as to how to be saved, how to live as a
Christian, and the work and nature of the church. The historian provides us
with some valuable information and insight into the practice of the early
church in Acts 20: 7. The verse reads thus:

     "7: And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came
together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the
morrow; and continued his speech until midnight."

     We know of the instituting of the Lord's Supper, how to partake, and
where to partake from various verses, however, Acts 20: 7 provides us
with when to partake....."

The new Featured Question for www.biblequestions.org is, "Can you explain
I Peter 3: 10?" (Below.)  Our sites are now being used by about one half
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     "Question: Can you explain I Peter 3: 10?

     Answer: I Peter 3: 10 is an excellent study as evidenced by the past
questions regarding the verse. The verse reads: "For he that will love life,
and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that
they speak no guile." The verse is essentially a quotation of Psalms 34:
12-16.

    Loving life and seeing good days is possible. God wants to bless man
whom he created. Paul wrote thus of God: "Who will have all men to be
saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth" (1 Tim. 2: 4). God has
loved man so much that He gave His Son and provided us with his Book
(the Bible) to guide us (Jn. 3: 16, 2 Tim. 3: 16, 17). The way of sin
is hard (Prov.13: 15).

    Loving life and seeing good days is conditional. I Peter 3: 10 clearly
illustrates the conditionality of seeing good days. Peter said, "for he that
will love life.let him.." A number of specifics to loving life and seeing
good days are supplied, "refrain tongue from evil.." Man must actively
"seek peace, and ensue it."

    Concerned reader, it is obvious many are not loving life and seeing good
days. Many are confused and disillusioned. Not a few are chasing after the
glitter of sin, not realizing the pleasure of sin is only momentary (Heb.
11: 25). Organized religion has its own creeds, functions, and goals, not
those belonging to God. Hence, "in vain do they worship me, teaching for
doctrines the commandments of men" (Mk. 7: &). Families and America in
general seem to be falling apart - they have rejected God! There is so
much needless unhappiness, despair and frustration. Man without God is
incomplete. We need God to tell us how to be saved and how to live (Acts
16: 30 ff, Tit. 2: 11-14). It is only by allowing God to control us that we
really learn how to love life and see good days. Are you seeking a better
life, a life that pleases God and is truly satisfying?"

Thank you again for your interest in the truth.

Cordially,
Don Martin  dmartinbtbq at comcast.net

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