By Warren E. Berkley Virtue is “the quality of moral excellence” (American Heritage Dictionary of English Language, p. 1432). This definition immediately raises the question of standard. By whose standard will we regard a thing as morally excellent and, therefore, virtuous? The child of God doesn’t hesitate to answer: God’s standard. We can rely on His …
Monthly Archives: June 2012
The Positive Thinking Philosophy Its Doctrinal Assertions
By Mike Willis Having given in my last article a brief overview of the historical development of the positive thinking philosophy, I want to call attention to some of the main doctrinal affirmations which have become popular as a result of the movement. In case some might misunderstand me, I hasten to add that opposition to …
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What We Need Is Less Love
By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. Ask nearly any Christian: what is the one thing we (church, family, society) most need today? You will likely hear “love.” No doubt there is a shameful lack of love among many professed Christians. However, I would like to put in a plug for less love among brethren with whom I …
The Bible In Japan
By Randy S. Reese Sr. The story of the Bible in Japan is a fascinating one. Many things that actually did happen seem improbable. The Bible’s initial introduction to Japan came through Francis Xavier in 1549. Xavier brought with him a copy of the Gospel of Matthew, which had been translated by a young Japanese named …