Recent articles by Denny Smith.http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 26 May 2012 08:02:29 ESTCopyright 2012 Denny Smith, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/running-from-god-61701.htmWhat motivates men to run from God, to avoid him and his word? The bible gives us some insight into the matter when we look into the lives of some who did so in biblical history.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:33:57 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/running-from-god-61701.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/parable-of-the-tares--no-middle-ground-33944.htmIn the Parable of the Tares Jesus taught us that there is no middle ground to be had in life. We seek for a gray area that is neither black nor white desiring salvation for those who cannot have it. We seek in vain. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:14:46 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/parable-of-the-tares--no-middle-ground-33944.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-parable-of-the-talents--the-sin-of-fear-33945.htmThe Parable of the Talents teaches us that God expects us to use what he has given us in the form of abilities and go to work but it also teaches us that fear can get in the way. Fear and faith do not mix.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:14:32 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-parable-of-the-talents--the-sin-of-fear-33945.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-sin-of-being-unthankful-and-the-need-for-thanksgiving-33946.htmIt is a sin to be unthankful. We hurt others deeply by being unthankful and it is a blot on our character. Not only does the Bible teach thanksgiving toward God but also love and kindness toward one another which includes being thankful to one another for the good done to us.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:14:18 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-sin-of-being-unthankful-and-the-need-for-thanksgiving-33946.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-christian-politics-and-the-government-25157.htmCan a Christian be actively involved in politics and retain his Christian character? How should a Christian react to government when ungodly laws are passed?Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:25:54 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-christian-politics-and-the-government-25157.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-new-birth--is-water-baptism-20638.htmWhen Jesus was discussing the new birth in John 3 he said, "unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." (John 3:5 NKJV) A great many deny that the water of this passage is a reference to baptism. How have men perceived this historically?Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:32:33 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-new-birth--is-water-baptism-20638.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/ghost-hunting-and-consulting-the-dead-20397.htmGhost hunting shows have become common on TV today but they almost always involve an attempt to contact the dead and often involve mediums. What does the Bible have to say about such activities?Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:07:44 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/ghost-hunting-and-consulting-the-dead-20397.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/which-denomination-did-jesus-build-6629.htmThere is a problem when a denomination will not say it is the church Jesus built? If it will not say that why be there?Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:41:39 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/which-denomination-did-jesus-build-6629.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/abuse-of-the-old-testament-6537.htmThere is much profit in studying the Old Testament and we ought to read and study it continually. Unfortunately, it is too often misused and abused.Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:29:52 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/abuse-of-the-old-testament-6537.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/bible-contradictions-true-or-false-6461.htmThe way most people interpret the New Testament today it ends up contradicting itself. The problem is not in scripture but in the exegesis of it. Martin Luther was at least honest enough to admit he saw a problem. Our trouble is we generally are not that honest and of course if you do not see a problem you need not deal with it. (Maybe, just maybe, that is why we see no problem. Do you think?)Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:58:20 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/bible-contradictions-true-or-false-6461.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/misunderstanding-the-grace-of-god-6439.htmThere are two views of how God saves a man by grace. Being contradictory both cannot be right. Sometimes being wrong on a subject has little consequence. Other times it makes all the difference in the world, or should we say all the difference in eternity? Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:53:50 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/misunderstanding-the-grace-of-god-6439.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-kind-of-faith-in-god-that-destroys-6304.htmContrary to popular thought there are many cases found in the Bible of believers who were lost thus there is a kind of faith in God that destroys.Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:37:03 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-kind-of-faith-in-god-that-destroys-6304.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/is-holy-spirit-baptism-the-baptism-that-saves-6273.htmThere are some who believe that the Bible teaches that Holy Spirit baptism saves a person and makes them a Christian. Is this the truth?Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:41:16 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/is-holy-spirit-baptism-the-baptism-that-saves-6273.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-great-commission-and-cornelius-6186.htmHow did the Great Commission impact the conversion sequence of Cornelius? Was he converted in the same manner as others or in a unique way?Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:18:54 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-great-commission-and-cornelius-6186.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-case-of-cornelius-and-the-holy-spirit-6185.htmThe case of Cornelius and his reception of the Holy Spirit can be confusing. For example, how did his reception of the Holy Spirit relate to his conversion?Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:14:21 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-case-of-cornelius-and-the-holy-spirit-6185.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/how-does-the-blood-of-jesus-and-baptism-tie-together-6125.htmWhile all believers believe man is saved by the blood of Jesus many fail to understand a very clear relationship that baptism has with that blood.Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:54:41 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/how-does-the-blood-of-jesus-and-baptism-tie-together-6125.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/does-jesus-baptism-condemn-you-6126.htmJesus was baptized. Does that have any relevance to man today? Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:53:51 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/does-jesus-baptism-condemn-you-6126.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/what-is-baptism-the-sprinkling-hoax-6127.htmAll Bible students understand that when Jesus was baptized by John and the Ethiopian eunuch by Philip that they were immersed in water. Who gave man the right to change that?Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:52:10 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/what-is-baptism-the-sprinkling-hoax-6127.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/why-men-today-cannot-be-saved-like-the-thief-on-the-cross-5986.htmThe law of God has changed with time. For man to be saved today like the thief on the cross man would have to disregard the Jerusalem gospel preached by Peter on the Day of Pentecost under inspiration of the Holy Spirit.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:03:52 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/why-men-today-cannot-be-saved-like-the-thief-on-the-cross-5986.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-kingdom-of-god-and-the-new-birth---a-matter-of-timing-5934.htmUnless one knows when the kingdom of God came he cannot know when the king, Jesus, began to reign and thus when his law came into affect. One cannot be saved the way Jesus saved some before his law took affect.Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:41:08 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-kingdom-of-god-and-the-new-birth---a-matter-of-timing-5934.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-new-birth---most-have-it-all-wrong-5905.htmJesus' statements about the new birth in John 3:3-5 are not that difficult to understand until you decide you do not want water to be baptism. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:52:10 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/the-new-birth---most-have-it-all-wrong-5905.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/what-does-the-phrase-born-of-water-and-the-spirit-mean-the-new-birth-5835.htmThere has been a lot of debate over the years about what the word "water" has reference to in the famous passage of John 3:5, the new birth passage. Is it that difficult?Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:10:18 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/what-does-the-phrase-born-of-water-and-the-spirit-mean-the-new-birth-5835.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/born-again-at-the-point-of-faith---john-112-13-5578.htmMost people believe a person becomes a Christian and is saved at the point of faith. John teaches this is not so.Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:55:53 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/born-again-at-the-point-of-faith---john-112-13-5578.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/gospel-obedience-at-corinth---what-really-happened-5532.htmDid Paul preach the same gospel at Corinth that he preached elsewhere? There is one passage that sometimes causes problems until one thinks it through.Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:07:05 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/gospel-obedience-at-corinth---what-really-happened-5532.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianityhttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/he-rejoiced-greatly-having-believed-in-god-5519.htmThe Philippian jailer asked the most important question any man can ask, "what must I do to be saved?" Paul and Silas gave him the answer. Did you get the same answer from your preacher?Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:35:27 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/religion/christianity/he-rejoiced-greatly-having-believed-in-god-5519.htmTRCB.comReligion / Christianity