By Larry Ray Hafley “Christmas originated in pagan rites, laced with astrological superstition; and . . . its recent associations with the divine event at Bethlehem are wholly arbitrary. “It’s true enough. Before there was Christmas, our remotest ancestors … pranced about and painted themselves blue and probably drank too much … this time of year. …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Quarreling Brethren: Discouragement to a Young Preacher
By Keith M. Greer Over the past five years I have listened to, read about and observed a growing problem among brethren. In many of the papers and periodicals published by brethren, we seem to be in a “death struggle” over a serious Bible teaching concerning the proper exegesis of Romans 14. But if you bite …
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Grace and Gray Areas
By Joe R. Price Charles Swindoll wants to expose what he calls “grace killers.” He says the “grace killer” acts in ways which destroy grace. According to Swindoll, if you want to be a grace killer, do this: … leave no room for any gray areas. Everything is either black or white, right or wrong. And …
False Teachers
By Mark Mayberry False teachers and false teachings abound! Jesus said, “Beware of false prophets” (Matt. 7:15-20). Paul cautioned the Ephesian elders to be on guard against the same (Acts 20:28-31). Peter warned of those who secretly bring in destructive heresies (2 Pet. 2:1-2). John said, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, …