By Cecil Willis In our last lesson we addressed ourselves toward a discussion of the Greek word baptidzo, from which our English word “baptize” is derived. It was seen from over one hundred different Greek scholars that this word could mean but one thing in substance, and that is a burial. Therefore we have called this …
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Why Denominations Exist
By Dennis L. Shaver Denominationalism is one of the greatest evils ever to face mankind. Through this device Satan offers false hope to an innumerable host of individuals. Have you ever wondered why such institutions came into existence and how they are perpetuated? Why does the cry for oneness of our Savior fall upon deaf ears? …
How Long?
By Donald P Ames Several years ago, while living in Arkansas, we were working with some Baptist neighbors, who had become slightly prejudiced against the Lord’s church. In order to help break down that prejudice, while inviting and working with them to attend services with us, we volunteered also to attend services with them whenever ,hey …
Situation Ethics
By Steve Willis “Ethics” has to do with what one “ought” to do. Situation ethics means the “situationist (the individual practicing situation ethics-SW) enters into every decision-making situation fully armed with the ethical maxims of his community and its heritage (this includes the Bible-SW) and he treats them with respect as illuminators of his problems. Just …