Exploring The Bible

Biblical Reader Communications Biblical Reader Communications publishes articles, papers, and books on various biblical and theological topics, written by Sam A. Smith. Sam A. Smith is a graduate of LeTourneau College (now LeTourneau University) and

Dianne Waggoner Dianne has served alongside Pastor Jay teaching and writing in various settings including local churches, the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference, and the Glorieta Christian Writers Conference. Her writing ministry began when she wrote

Dr. R. Jay Waggoner Dr. Waggoner has pastored churches for over forty years. After seminary, he became the pastor of Spencer Baptist Temple in Spencer, WV where he served faithfully for nine years. More recently, he served Fellowship Baptist Church, in

Forgiving And Being Forgiven Forgiving & Being Forgiven concisely presents what the Bible teaches about a crucial matter in every relationship—the need to forgive one another. The author sets this study in the context of some real-life experiences and the

How To Share Your Faith Without Fear Are you intimidated by the idea of sharing your faith? If so, you are not alone. According to recent research, approximately sixty percent of Christians seldom or never share their faith with others. Is it normal to

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Why is it God does not answer some prayers? How often should we pray? What should we pray about? Why pray at all, if God's will is inevitable? What are the benefits of prayer? These and many other questions are answered in "Lord,

Reawaken Joy: How does a blind man see the world? I highly recommend watching this sermon by Lee Fox from Conroe Bible Church in Conroe, Texas. I attended this church for a few years and was afforded the opportunity to teach Sunday School and preach there

The Believer's Battle With Temptation The temptation to sin is inevitable. But does that mean we can't have victory over it? Although every believer is targeted by evil and confronted with temptation that comes in many ways, understanding the principles

When I read the headline, America Has an Epidemic of Loneliness, I was intrigued by it. Partly because I was suffering from a bad case of loneliness, and Lexi, my dog, hadn’t been her rambunctious self since her brother, Sammy, had died. I had moved over

Exploring the Bible with Dr. Jay Waggoner Important Announcement Dear Fellow Servants, I greatly appreciate those who attended our organizational meeting last Thursday. Your presence and input were very helpful and encouraging. Since then, God has

​Three primary passages in the New Testament provide instruction about church discipline. They are Matt. 18:15-22, 1 Cor. 5:1-13 and 2 Thess. 3:6-15.   Care must be taken not to add or subtract from what the Word of God says in these three passages based