Shelton Smith

Baptism is NOT essential for salvation! A study of nine New Testament "water passages" shows why! An important part of Christ's Great Commission is "baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of...

The word "book" in the New Testament is translated from the Greek word biblos. "Bible" is just a transliteration of this word, so linguistically and practically it is proper to say that the Bible is...

Among the many names and titles of Jesus recorded in the Bible, one of the most revealing and heartwarming is that of the Good Shepherd. This is what Jesus called Himself—our Good Shepherd!...

Christmas! Even our secular society has been known to call the season "the most wonderful time of the year." The entertainment industry will present it as a "magical" time. But magical is the wrong...

One of the qualifications for a pastor (I Tim. 3) is that he is to be "given to hospitality"; that is, he is to be a friend to those in his congregation. In times of crisis, this "friend" is often...

A Biblically and historically definitive analysis of tongues, and an exposé of the modern charismatic movement. The last century has witnessed the emergence of a new phenomenon in the...

The Christian struggle against the snares of the 21st century culture. The culture of America was founded upon Judeo-Christian values. The source of that value system was the Bible. In the early 20th...

When the Bible says "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord" (Psalm 33:12) it leaves no doubt about what brings stability and strength across the land. On the other hand, if the nation, like the...

The Bible leaves no doubt that repentance is a requirement for salvation. Christians do not debate that. However, there is much discussion regarding that to which the word is referring. It is very...

A topical Bible reference on 61 essential subjects. Whether you are a new convert or a seasoned Christian of many years, you'll find this volume a handy reference in establishing what the Bible says...