Test All Things
Earnestly Contending For The Faith Which Was Once Delivered Unto The Saints
“Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man. For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker...
“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” (1st Corinthians 4:2) Each child of God has been given a gift or gifts by which he may serve...
“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received...
This word “Nicolaitan” is a transliteration of a Greek word which is made up of “Nico,” which means ,“to rule over or conquer,” or “victorious over” and “lait” or “Laos” which...
This question, whether a classical education is necessary to be a gospel minister, has elicited much disputation in what is called the christian world. The assumption that neither a classical education...
“Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.” (1st Kings 19:18) Oh LORD of the harvest,...
Some of the most prominent ministers in many churches today are self-identified as “Pastoral Counselors”. They define pastoral counseling as “a branch of counseling in which psychologically trained ministers, rabbis, priests...
The house of God has nothing to do with brick and mortar stacked together in ornate edifices or stately buildings. The house of God is where God meets with His people....
“One baptism.” (Ephesians 4:5) “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.” (Mark 16:16) Simon Magus believed naturally and was baptized outwardly, but he had no part or lot in...
There has never been, is not now, and never will be, but two kinds of preachers in the world—one true, and the other false—those that God calls, and those that the...
What does communion mean and what does it have to do with crackers and grape juice? What about the Mass? We will start with the Mass. According to the Catechism of...
“Church” …what is “Church”? “What ‘Church’ do you go to?” people ask. “I love my church” say some. “Look at the church” say others. Well what people mean is simply...
When Christianity became corrupted, nominal conversions took the place of regeneration and the kingdom of the clergy began to rise. The nations professing Christianity had no love for the truth, and...
What but self-righteousness could ever induce a preacher to imagine that he belongs to a different order from the church in general; and what but pride of the very worst description...
“The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.” (John 10:13) ———— There is no Scriptural support for the practice of hiring a man (or woman)...
In the New Testament Scriptures, we find mention made in several places of “the house of the God.” The New Testament never, in any one instance, means, by “the house of God,” any material building....
One hardly has to look long before finding a place where a group of people consistently meets as they say, “in the name of God.” With all the different doctrines being...
The Lord Jesus spoke of His hatred of the deeds and doctrine of the “nicolaitans” (Revelation 2:6, Revelation 2:15). These “nicolaitans” were an ungodly group who sought to infiltrate the churches...
Preachers today are licensed and ordained by “the church”; men of old were ordained and sent by God. Preachers today go forth armed with degrees and credentials; men of old went...
“Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? Was Paul...
When reading Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians, it is important to observe: to whom the Epistle was written — to those at Corinth “with all that in every place call...
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1) ——————– Brethren dwelling in unity with brethren is a good and pleasant thing. Believers...
Multitudes attend (what men call) “church services” all over the world. Many go because it is a habit, others go believing it will save them. Many go because it makes them...
A local church is a body of brothers and sisters in Christ. We are one family. One life is ours, one love is ours, and one objective (to know more of...
This is an audio sermon by Ian Potts titled: “One Body” Audio Length: 47 minutes. “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are...
Nations separate from nations, and they are ofcourse prejudice for the people who live in their nations. Religion separates from other religions, and they are ofcourse prejudice for the people who...
Landmarkism teaches that baptism can only be performed by the pastors of Landmark (or some Primitive) Baptist churches and that by being baptized into one of their churches a person secures...
“Theological Seminaries, in attempting to qualify men to preach the gospel, virtually profess to hold at their disposal the gifts of the Holy Ghost, and to impart them to men for...
I have often heard it said of persons, that such and such an one has a gift. What gift, I ask? natural? or spiritual? For, I am persuaded, there is a...
This is an audio sermon titled: “The Church – What is it?” The scripture text is from Ephesians 5:25-27 and the audio is 73 minutes long.
We live in days of great social change. Rapid change. Hardly a month seems to pass when some new law isn’t passed, or some movement appears to triumph in a further...
Whilst some today consent to the teaching regarding Christ’s Headship over His church as set forth in 1 Corinthians 11, and recognise God’s order in the distinctions made between male and...
“An able minister of the New Testament” is one that has received the spirit of promise, one that has felt and enjoyed the truths, blessings, and promises, of the gospel in...
It has been confidently asserted, by some modern members of the Romish communion, that the story, concerning pope Joan, is a mere fiction, invented by Protestants to blacken the infallible Church....
“And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that...
What is a denomination? Well, since the word cannot be found within the Holy Bible, I will have to use an outside worldly source to define this word. From the Webster’s...
How diligently should they scrutinize their motives, who think of entering the ministry; for thousands have abused this Divine institution through love of ease, desire for authority and reputation, or love...
Women’s place within the congregational setting is another example of the decision by the church body leaders of our day to change God’s laws to suit man’s ideas and desires. There...
1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Now, when it...
“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ the Son of the Living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and...
We have been called on for an expression of our views on the subject of washing the saints’ feet, but we confess our inability to do justice to the subject, especially...
“But God hath called us to peace.” (I Corinthians 7:15) “And the way of peace have they not known.” (Romans 3:17) God has said of someone — I do not say...
Since the apostles of the Lamb have finished their course with us in the flesh, no history of the church of God should be allowed to lure us from the doctrine...
Dear Sir, …I notice an answer to a question relating to musical instruments used in places of worship, saying there is no warrant for such in the Word of God. I...
To the Editors of the Gospel Standard. Messrs. Editors, If you think the following inquiry worthy your notice, you would greatly oblige the writer of these lines by a reply to...
No doubt many learned men, together with some who must be classified as suspect, have written in support of the local churches to the exclusion of the general church. Some were...
As far as the administration of the ordinance of baptism is concerned, we have no doubt in our own mind that it is perfectly scriptural for any member of the church,...
As far as the administration of the ordinance of baptism is concerned, we have no doubt in our own mind that it is perfectly scriptural for any member of the church,...
So many people have the “going to church” mentality. It is a mind-set many of us have because of our upbringing and is used to make us feel guilty about missing...
Since an objective of this magazine is to defend the Cause of God and Truth as articulated by the Predestinarian Old School Baptists; and since a great number of readers have...
In these last days it has pleased the Lord to withhold His Spirit in “demonstration and power” both from the ministry and from the hearers. Churches have dwindled in a born...
We intimated on the wrapper of our last October Number that it was in our mind to take up the above subject, as involving considerations hidden from the eyes of men...
Dear Mr. Editor, When a church after due consideration has decided upon the use of a harmonium or organ to assist in the singing, and a minister, being invited to supply,...
The title of this article is “Feed My Sheep”. As you may know, in Luke 21 the Lord Jesus told Peter several times: “Feed My Sheep”. Of course Jesus did not...
Preached at Ford Street Chapel, Coventry, 1867 – By John Kershaw. ————————————————– “And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs...
What strange methods God sometimes employs in teaching His Children much needed lessons! This has recently been the writer’s experience. I have been approached by a “university” to accept from them...
What is an indulgence? An indulgence is money that is given to the Roman Catholic Church for shortening the time that souls are suffering in the fires of Purgatory. Purgatory is...
We all desire to see more sinners saved by the grace of God. We read in the Book of Acts of the Lord adding to His church daily (Acts 2:47; Acts...
Today it is common in religious circles to use the title “Reverend” for Christian ministers. We acknowledge this title is meant to honour a minister or recognize that a man has...
It has been confidently asserted, by some modern members of the Romish communion, that the story, concerning pope Joan, is a mere fiction, invented by Protestants to blacken the infallible Church....
Test All Things 