The Origin of Christmas

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. …

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 …

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, …