By James Sanders Our English word apostle is taken from the Greek apostolos: Originally apostle was not thought of as a religious word. The most basic meaning of apostolos (apostle) is connected with a “sending forth” of a “commission.” One who was sent forth with a commission or to represent another was called an apostolos. A …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 18
Teacher: Consider Thyself (II)
By Jimmy Tuten, Jr. In a previous article I focused attention on the need for the Bible class teacher to consider himself in view of the great and wonderful task performed. This writing is a continuation of those thoughts. No group of workers is more important in the activities of the local church than teachers. The …
What Baptists Believe About Baptism
By Larry Ray Hafley The Baptist World, a Landmark Missionary Baptist publication, has a monthly feature entitled, “What Baptists Believe.” In the December, 1971, issue, baptism is discussed under the subheading, “What Is Scriptural Baptism?” The article states that “Four Things Are Essential for Scriptural Baptism.” We reviewed two of the four essentials in previous installments …
Our Obligations Toward Truth
By Cecil Willis We often speak of those who are in covenant relationship with God, as contrasted with those who do not sustain such a relationship with God. Those in covenant relationship with God have pledged themselves to do God’s will (Ex. 19:1-8). The difference between those referred to as “the people of God” and those …