Be Not Deceived

By Raymond E. Harris In I Corinthians 3:18, Paul wrote, “Let no man deceive himself.” Our English words “deceit and deceive” are translated from two Greek words apate and dolos. Apate means “to cheat, deceive or beguile; that which gives a false impression, whether by appearance, statement or influence.” Dolos means “a bait or snare, to …

The Modern ‘Charismatic Revival’

By Daniel H. King Still another fatal flaw in the thinking of charismatics is the tendency they have of considering themselves more “spiritual” than others. Earlier we spoke of the feeling of spiritual superiority many have as the result of the conviction that they receive direct guidance and communication from God. They also consider themselves more …

Preacher’s Methods (2)

By J.W. McGarvey The study of the Scriptures by topics is the third method which I have named. While prosecuting the methods already mentioned, a general knowledge of leading topics will have been obtained; but the preacher should never be satisfied with a general knowledge of any topic treated in the Bible. Detached pieces of information …