Beseeching the Saints

By Marvin Duncan First Corinthians 4:16   Until recently, I never noticed how often the Apostle Paul beseeches the Saints to do something. When I began to put these Scriptures together, I found an interesting pattern of Scriptures that call the Christian to walk...

Believing and Receiving in Vain

By Marvin Duncan First Corinthians 5:2 & Second Corinthians 6:1 There are two passages in Paul’s letters to the Corinthians that speak of activities that are  IN VAIN. Paul admonishes these Saints not to be involved in either one. In as much as the...

Approving Things That Are Excellent

By Marvin Duncan Philippians 1:10  One of the most profitable subjects for Bible study is the prayers of the Apostle Paul. In his prayers, Paul opens his heart and we see the innermost desires he had for the saints with whom he was dealing. Not only are Paul’s...

Spiritual Depression

By Marvin Duncan Psalms 73 One of the most frequently mentioned emotional conditions in our modern day society is mental depression.  In talking with others and in letters I receive, I continually hear of depression among those in our society.  With all the material...

What the Grace of God Teaches Us

By Marvin Duncan Titus 2:11-13 Every Pastor wants his congregation to live their Christian life free from the stains of sin. Some Pastors, thinking to protect their flock, set forth a list of activities that are forbidden for his congregation. His message becomes...