Feeding The Sheep, or Amusing The Goats?

 ~Archibald Brown 

“A time will come when instead of shepherds feeding the sheep, the church will have clowns entertaining the goats.” ~ C.H. Spurgeon

An evil is in the “professed” camp of the Lord, so gross in its impudence, that the most short-sighted Christian can hardly fail to notice it. During the past few years this evil has developed at an alarming rate. It has worked like leaven, until the whole lump ferments!

The Gospel

What is the Gospel?
The gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and
also to the Greek. Rom. 1:16
...and I am not ashamed.

Gracious Speech

Gracious speech is a concept deeply rooted in biblical teachings, emphasizing the importance of speaking with kindness, wisdom, and love. The Bible frequently addresses the power of words and the impact they can have on both the speaker and the listener. Gracious speech is characterized by its ability to edify, encourage, and reflect the character of Christ.

Let Your Light Shine

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Who is in heaven.” Matt. 5:16 






Many of us read that verse and zero in on “good works.” We want to see “good works” from them (the holier than thou people) but a studious breakdown of the verse reveals much more.

The Kingdom of Heaven

When Jesus began His ministry, He said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matt. 4:17

He said this to Israel, to the Jews, NOT to the world. Jesus’s ministry was TO THE JEWS, to fulfill prophecy. Everything Jesus did was to fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament, and the promises made TO ISRAEL, about Himself.
“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.” John 6:38

Spiritual – Eternal – Carnal – Temporal

Four concepts contrast the fleeting, physical nature of earthly life with the unending, divine nature of the soul. Together, they form a framework to guide believers in prioritizing lasting spiritual growth over temporary physical desires. The distinctions break down into two main pairs:

We Live Unto The Lord?

We live unto the Lord, Rom. 14:8

“If God had willed it, each of us might have entered heaven at the moment of conversion. It was not absolutely necessary for our preparation for immortality that we should tarry here. It is possible for a man to be taken to heaven, and to be found meet to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light, though he has but just believed in Jesus. It is true that our sanctification is a long and continued process, and we shall not be perfected till we lay aside our bodies and enter within the veil; but nevertheless, had the Lord so willed it, He might have changed us from imperfection to perfection, and have taken us to heaven at once.