By Jeff McCrary I knew his father, and a fine Christian man he was. Working a secular job, he preached the gospel whenever he had the opportunity. I had the privilege of studying privately with him on several occasions, and can say that he was one of the most respected Bible students I ever knew. I …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Peripheral Matters
By Bobby L. Graham In dealing with geometric figures like a circle, words like “core,” “center,” and “periphery” are sometimes used. The core or center of a circle is fully understood by all, while its periphery might not be as well understood. “Periphery” refers to the outer part of the circle, that area lying close to …
“And He Took Courage”
By Kyle Campbell Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one an-other, and build up one another, just as you also are doing.” We come together not only for the purpose of worshiping God, but also for encouraging and building one another up. In fact, encouragement is a major function for Christians. The Hebrew writer …
Enemies of the Cross of Christ
By Joe R. Price Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample. For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is perdition, whose god …