By Larry Ray Hafley Some time ago I had an article in the Gospel Guardian which contained a quote from a Missionary Baptist. In the course of an article, L. D. Capell, editor of the Missionary Baptist Searchlight, inadvertently used Matthew 16:18 with respect to the establishment and “origin” of the church. Well, he has “went …
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By Mike Willis Another term used quite frequently to describe Christians is the term “worker.” Paul wrote to Timothy, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15). Again, Paul said, “For we are God’s fellow-workers; you are …
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By Mike T. Rogacs Those who have engaged in a study of the word “faith” will know that the word is used in at least two different senses in the New Testament. One sense refers to the state of believing in something or someone. In Col. 2:5 the usage is “your faith,” the individual’s belief. But …
By Earl E. Robertson We Walk By Faith “We walk by faith, not by sight,” said the apostle Paul 12 Cor. 5:7). This statement is highly significant in that “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17). If God has not spoken about a matter, positive action taken in the performance …
