By O. C. Birdweil “Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16,17). This passage by Paul clearly shows what is to be preached by the gospel preacher …
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Conversion: New Testament Baptisms
By Cecil Willis The last lesson was the final one in our series on repentance. It is our prayer that all who participated with us in that short study have a deeper understanding of the subject. This week we are beginning a study on the subject of baptism. This great theme has occupied the efforts of …
They Say and Do Not
By Clarence R.Johnson James writes, “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works” (James 2:18). Is it possible to show faith without works? Consider the 11th chapter of Hebrews. The only way Noah could show …
That’s A Good Question
By Larry Ray Hafley QUESTION: From Alabama: “The church I attend has been in existence for nearly 30 years. We don’t have elders and have never had them. This bothers me. Shouldn’t a church have elders after 30 years?” REPLY: It is not the purpose of this column to pronounce judgment on local situations. It is …