By Connie W. Adams The imagery of battle with Christians as soldiers appears often in the New Testament. We are challenged to “put on the whole armor of God” in Ephesians 6:11. Near the end of Paul’s life he said, “I have fought a good fight” (2 Tim. 4:7). He called on Timothy to “fight the …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Back to Basics-Christ and the Law
By Frank Jamerson When brethren are confused about whether Christ came to fulfill the law and prophets or to perpetuate them, it is time to get back to basics! Some are teaching that “Continuity of law is evident in Matthew 5:17,” and Jesus did not “dismantle the law and give a new one,” He only “took …
“Such Were Some of You”
By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But …
Termination?
By Jarrod Jacobs Just a few weeks ago, my wife and I were in the doctor’s office to hear our baby’s heart beat for the first time. What an exciting time, it was great! A few minutes later, as the doctor discussed how strong the heart was, she began talking about our next visit. She said …