By Bob Walton Every great hymn has a story. The story contained in the song “When The Roll is Called Up Yonder” is its proclamation of a great Bible truth. It is one of those songs that stirs sweet memories because it has been sung by countless thousands who have staked their every hope in the …
Monthly Archives: May 2012
“Where Does the Bible Say Not To?”
By Lloyd P. Atherton Does the above question have a familiar ring to it? Of course it does. It is frequently used by denominationalists in an attempt to maintain and sustain such unscriptural practices as sprinkling or pouring as a substitute for baptism, mechanical instrumental music in worship to God, etc. Apparently this is a better …
A Lesson for My Brethren
By Bill Crews Expressing the sentiments of my heart are these words of Paul to his brethren at Corinth: “I write not these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children” (1 Cor. 4:14). This then is not a lesson to shame, but to admonish. Consider these: How brief life is! How …
The Lord’s Cause in Louisiana
By Bob Welton While with us in a gospel meeting in February, Brother Cecil Willie and I talked at length about the Lord’s cause in Louisiana. Cecil reminded me that not enough is known about the work of sound churches in the state arid because of this, Cecil suggested a “special on Louisiana” to better inform …