By Irvin Himmel “Friend” is a term of endearment. It denotes that one is loved, dear, or trusted. It applies to one who associates familiarly as a companion. Friendship Demonstrated Jesus’ ministry on earth was a mission of friendship toward sinful humanity. His conduct as a friend was in striking contrast to the behavior of the …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Roberts-Trefethen Debate: Third Negative
By Vance E. Trefethen Root of the Problem: Ephesians 4 says elders bring people to “the unity of the faith.” But many see elders as a board of directors whose job is balancing a check-book, buying supplies and managing property. Nothing to do with “faith” at all. If you had to work a full-time job and …
Jesus, The Son of God
By Hoyt Houchen Jesus inquired of his disciples: “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” (Matt. 16:13) The disciples responded with some existing views: “Some say John the Baptist; some Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets” (v. 14). Different views of Jesus are also prevalent now. The nature of Christ …
The Matchless Love of Jesus
By Steve Wallace The Word of God tells of the matchless love of Christ which we celebrate in song. Indeed the Bible’s portrayal of the love of Christ is one which shows it to be unlike any love known to man. We could examine Christ’s love from the standpoint of the effects it has had on …