Posts by Christian Worker
Gospel Parallels: Salvation and Condemnation – Dave Rogers
The suggestion that someone will not experience everlasting peace and joy is distasteful and abhorrent to much of the world, but the Bible shows that some will be lost rather than saved. Without the prospect of condemnation, the very idea of salvation becomes absurd and pointless; the word loses all meaning and value if we have no possibility of missing it. Hebrews 9:27 declares that, “…it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment”. Though the…
Heavenly Wisdom (Jas. 3:17-18) – Kevin Cauley
Boys are naturally competitive. I have four of them. They are grown now, but when they were younger, they had daily conflicts. One was the battle for the front seat. “It’s my turn;” “No, it’s my turn,” was so routinely debated, you’d think it was congressional legislation. When one didn’t get his way, he would inevitably appeal to the supreme court with the cry: “Daaaad!” I never knew whose turn it was (Who’s got time to keep up with that?),…
Worldly Wisdom (Jas. 3:14-16) – Cody Kilgore
Acareful reading of James’ epistle reveals a shuddering concern for the inward man. Through this epistle, no less than thirty terms which are indicative of the inward man are employed. The prevailing caution toward the inward man might be eye-catching, but it should not be earth-shattering. Have we not been warned by the pen (Pro. 4:23) and the person of inspiration (Matt. 6:21-23) concerning the inward man? Has it not been impressed upon our minds that the inward man affects…
A Real Wise Man – Chase Green
Think about a scenario for a moment. If a teacher were to ask a Bible study class, “Who is the wisest and most understanding person in this room?” what would you think of someone who immediately raised his hand and waved it proudly in the air for all to see? This person may think he is the wisest, but in actuality, he may be one of the most foolish ones in the room. The reason for this is that true…
From the Director’s Desk (May 2025) – Trent Kennedy
Big Change Coming! Southwest Servant’s Academy has been a mainstay for the School’s summer schedule each June since Rick Brumback directed the school. This week-long academy exposes high school students to the rigors of studying at SWSBS. However, the June schedule has become too crowded with Camp Hensel and the School’s graduation. So this year, Southwest Servants’ Academy is going through some changes: Date: August 7-10 instead of the end of June. Timeframe: Thursday night – Sunday morning instead of…
Gospel Parallels: Faith And Works – Dave Rogers
When Noah built the ark, he was in the minority but he was right—and it rained! When sold into slavery by his brothers Joseph was definitely “in the minority,” yet God blessed him for doing what was right! Though ridiculed by others, David slew Goliath because he acted according to God’s will. Christians are the minority: God calls us to preach like righteous Noah, so that lost ones may hear and heed His warning! We must teach so that even…
How Did Jesus Use His Words? – Anthony Scherffius
In this study through the book of James, we have seen much concerning the tongue and the responsibility of being a teacher. James records for us the severity of teaching, and how those who take on this weighty responsibility will receive a stricter judgment. James further discusses the positive and negative power of the tongue, and how the Christian must be consistent with this great member of the body. James paints a beautiful word picture for us concerning this very…
Be Consistent! (Jas. 3:9-12) – Carl McCann
“The tongue is in the middle of everything whether good or bad.” (Robert R. Taylor) James chapter 3 is entirely devoted to the power of the tongue. The ability we have to communicate in words can be a tremendous blessing or a horrific curse to the hearers (Pro. 18:21). The assigned context highlights how unnatural it is for professed believers in God to have a language that does not mesh with what they claim to believe. Seven times Jesus identifies…
The Negative Power of the Tongue (Jas. 3:5-8) – Allen Webster
Aloose tongue is a loaded weapon. Wars have been declared by words. Friendships have ended over a sentence. Marriages have collapsed over repeated verbal wounds. Churches have split because of loose lips. Solomon warned, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Pro. 18:21). James echoes that theme (Jas. 3:5–8). The little tongue can be overwhelmingly destructive. The Tongue Has the Power to Destroy Like Fire (James 3:5–6). James compares the tongue to a spark that sets an…
A Weighty Responsibility (Jas. 3:1) – John Haffner
In the Lord’s church, the teaching of God’s Word is paramount. It is by sound instruction that faith is born, nurtured, and sustained. The apostle Paul declared, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17). Preaching and teaching are, therefore, essential to the spiritual health of the church. Yet, while this is a noble and necessary work, it is also very much a work not to be entered into lightly. At the start…
From the Director’s Desk (April 2025) – Trent Kennedy
This is the time of year when we really get a clear view of next year’s incoming class. Currently, we have admitted 17 students to begin their studies in August of 2025. Two of those are foreign students, and their studies depend on the approval of the US Embassy. We also have three more students who are considering SWSBS. Whether it is 15 students, 20 students, or somewhere in between, this looks to be a very large class. This is…
How the Church Can Love Her Neighbor – Chris Willcut
If you were to ask a Jew in Jesus’ day what the greatest command of the law was, you would likely receive a variety of answers. Some might say the most important thing is consistent tithing, others might think about the many feasts to remember, and some might consider the dietary restrictions the most important command of the law to keep. However, when a Jewish lawyer asked Jesus this question, He told this man, “‘You shall love the Lord your…