Posts by H.E. Phillips
Ye Must Be Born Again Introduction
The conditions upon which one enters the kingdom of heaven are clearly revealed in the word of God. Even so, the multitudes do not know what to do to enter the kingdom of heaven. Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again” (John 3:7). “Must be born…
Read MoreWhy the Saved Are in the Church
In this present age the great majority of people believe that salvation from past sins and the promise of eternal life is in no way connected with the church of our Lord. They teach that one may be saved and never be in any church, especially in the church the Lord built. Of course, to…
Read MoreWhy Be Baptized?
It is interesting to note the many religious people today who deny that obedience to the command of the Lord to be baptized “for the remission of sins” to those who have heard, believed the truth, and repented of their sins. The amazing part of this is how such a conclusion could be drawn in…
Read MoreThe Law and Grace
There are many who cannot imagine grace existing where law is. The two are not compatible in their view of scripture. However, when one understands the meaning of grace and law in the word of God, the two cease to be incompatible and become essentially related to each other. God’s grace and God’s law are…
Read MoreCornelius Needed Salvation
The Acts of the Apostles contains several accounts of salvation following the day of Pentecost in Acts 2. We believe these are recorded for our understanding that we might know how men and women in different walks of life can learn of the gospel and obey it for the remission of their sins. The record…
Read MoreAfter Baptism What?
We have heard time after time that baptism is “for the remission of sins,” and so it is (Acts 2:38). Preachers nearly always end their sermons with an appeal to be baptized into Christ for the remission of their sins. I find no fault with that. However, most of the time the impression is conveyed…
Read MoreRespect of Persons
I get that feeling of disgust mingled with anger when I observe some brother in the Lord being mistreated, ignored, even slandered, and for no other reason than that he is poor, uninfluential, or less educated than others. Every time I see or hear of this I think of the scene the Lord gave of…
Read MoreWhen You Plainly Oppose Error
For some time a large body of religious teachers and leaders have been busy trying to find a basis for “unity” in what they call “diversity” of opinions on Bible teaching. Many of them are interested only in opening their arms to embrace all who believe that Jesus is Lord and Christ.” The doctrine of…
Read MoreWhat Is Gospel Preaching?
Every denominational preacher, so far as I know, claims to be a preacher of the gospel. Since what they preach causes a divided state among professed Christians, one of two things must be true: either the gospel itself produces these divisions, or these preachers are not really preaching the gospel. It does not take a…
Read MoreSo You Want a Preacher?
A number of churches, large and small, are now looking for preachers to work with them. Through the years I have read many appeals, and have received a number of requests to help find preachers to fill the vacant pulpits across the nation. Brethren are learning that it is much more difficult to find a…
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