By Daniel H. King In one of Christ’s frequent disputes with His critics, the Lord made a little remark that is treated parenthetically in the American Standard Version. It is this: “and the scripture cannot be broken” (Jn. 10:35). The argument itself is not important for our purposes here, but the little off-the-cuff statement that He …
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Some Thoughts On Announcements
By Lewis Willis At some point in every assembly of the church, some brother makes some announcements which are of interest to those who assemble. Usually these announcements consist of a welcome to our guests, an announcement of the hours of worship, a mention of the sick, possibly an expression of sympathy and such things as …
Can You Believe This?
By Steve Wolfgang The Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader for Saturday, 10-6-84 (p. C-8), contains a story which is triply tragic. The article reports the death at birth of an infant whose parents’ “religious beliefs dictated that they not seek a doctor’s help” during delivery. The parents, Shelbyville (KY) residents, are members of a religious group “with ties …
Is Desertion A Ground For Remarriage?
By Johnny Stringer Jesus taught that marriage is permanent. In keeping with God’s original intent regarding marriage, He prohibited divorce and stated that all second marriages of divorced persons are adulterous (Mt. 19:3-9; 5:32; Lk. 16:18). He made only one exception to this rule: One is permitted to divorce his spouse for fornication, and when he …