By P.J. Casebolt “The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his Lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master . . .” (Matt. 10:24,25). In its Bible usage, the term disciple is easily defined, both in the original language and in English. A disciple is a learner, …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Stirring Up the Members
By Ron Halbrook As the church here at West Columbia continues to grow spiritually and numerically, new challenges and opportunities arise which require good leadership on the part of the elders. As one avenue of communication with the flock, the elders at times send letters to all the members of the church. They recently sent a …
Too Superstitious
By Olen Holderby On his second preaching tour Paul, from Troas, crosses the Aegean Sea to the continent of Europe (Acts 16:90. Following his famous work at Philippi, Paul passes to Thessalonica (Acts 17:1), the modem city of Salonica. It was here that Paul and his company were accused of treason (Acts 17:7). From there Paul …
Jesus, A Pharisee and a Sinner
By Donnie V. Rader Luke 7:36-50 records the story of a sinful woman washing the feet of Jesus. This story is divided into four sections. (1) Vv. 36-39 As Jesus ate at the house of a Pharisee named Simon, a woman, who was noted as “a sinner” came in and stood at the feet of …