Author: Rev. Edward J. Worley
The Third Commandment
“Thou shalt sanctify the holy day.” (In the Old Testament it was: “Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.” — Exodus 20:8) The word “Sabbath” in Hebrew means “rest.” The Lord initially instituted the Sabbath Day, the seventh day …
Dangers in Dating for a Consistent Christian
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.” —Colossians 3:17 Dating: A Modern Practice Although opinions vary greatly among social historians, most …
Why the Doctrine of the Trinity is fundamental to Salvation
“There is none other God but one.” —I Corinthians 8:4 Holy Scripture teaches us that man is completely dependent upon God’s own self-revelation as the only source of man’s knowledge of God. God “dwelleth in the light which no man …
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The Fact of Christ’s Resurrection is Essential to Our Christian Faith
“And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain” — I Corinthians 15:14 The fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is fundamental to our Christian faith because it deals with the …
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Our Great Privilege to be Lights in the World
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 “Privilege” may be defined as a special right or advantage granted or available only to …
Our Responsibility as the Salt of the Earth. CL Sept – Oct 2015
“Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and to be trodden under foot of men.” — …
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The Only and All-Sufficient Foundation
Sermon preached by President Edward J. Worley at the Service of Convocation Sixty-fourth Annual Convention June 26, 2015 Text: Ephesians 2:20 My dearly beloved, grace, mercy and peace from God our heavenly Father, Jesus Christ our Redeemer and the Holy …
The Ascended Savior’s Promise Was Fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost
And, being assembled together with them, [He] commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the Father, “which,” saith He, “ye have heard of me.” — Acts 1:4 On Ascension Day the risen …
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Christ’s Prophetic Office Manifested in the Scripture
“Then opened He their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures.” Luke 24:45 Our Savior’s official name is the title of His three-fold office, that of our Divine Prophet, our Divine Priest, and our Divine King: “[The] Christ” (from the …
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