By Donald Willis The Bible nowhere mentions gambling. Thus, many Twentieth-Century Christians ponder the “right or wrong” of such activity. Today’s young people do not accept the positions of those who preceded, but must examine every point to their own satisfaction. This is fine, except that it manifests somewhat of a “gnostic” attitude and a disrespect …
Monthly Archives: May 2012
“The Unspeakable Gift!”
By James W. Adams Paul said, “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (2 Cor. 9:15). He made this remark in connection with fervent exhortations to the brethren at Corinth to be generous in their giving for the relief of the “poor from among the saints at Jerusalem.” A reminder of God’s “unspeakable gift” would …
Work in Haiti, West Indies
By Truman Smith On June 18, 1975 Brother Bob Vezinat and I made a trip to Haiti. Though we went prepared to do some teaching, the main purpose of the trip was to look into the situation to see what had been done, if anything, toward spreading the gospel in the land. Being supported for the …
Denominationalizing the Church (III)
By Roy E. Cogdill When the doctrine of Christ is adulterated with human doctrines and traditions by the people of God; when the mission and work of the church of the Lord is prostituted to serve human pleasure and will; when the worship of the church is corrupted; when the name and speech of God’s people …