By Forrest D. Moyer II. The “Author” of Bible Authority. A. We cannot talk about “authority” without talking about “author” from which our word “authority” comes. The real question concerning religious practice is, “Who is the author of the practice?” B. The prime authority is God (1 Cor. 15:27). He has the right to command and …
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Men Who Should Not Preach
By Donald Townsley The word of God has much to say about preachers and preaching. The New Testament says much about the qualifications of men who preach the gospel. Men who preach should be Christians in the fullest sense of the word. They must: (1) Be careful students of the word of God (2 Tim. 2:15; …
“To Do Thy Will, O God”
By Tom M. Roberts Twisted passages and perverted Scriptures are nothing new, indeed they are essential to every position of error. Scarcely a passage of Scripture has avoided a re-definition by proponents of false doctrine. But true exposition of Scripture is the answer to every perversion. “Preaching another gospel” (Gal. 1:6-9) must always be met by …
Confusing Law And Expediency
By Weldon E. Warnock Paul wrote, “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient” (1 Cor. 6:12). Obviously, this verse means, “All things are lawful that are lawful, but not all of these lawful things are expedient” (useful, advantageous, profitable). Paul is not including sinful and unauthorized acts in “all things.” Brethren …