By Jarrod Jacobs There is a cry today by some saying that we need to preach Christ, and not the church. Some say let us preach a Savior, not a system. Even though I am a young man, I believe that I am assessing the situation correctly when I say that you cannot preach Christ without …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
“That the Ministry Be Not Blamed”
By P J. Casebolt ” We then, as workers together with him … Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry be not blamed” (2 Cor. 6:1-3). We cannot deny the fact that the apostles played a special role in the ministry of the gospel, as “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Cor. 5:18-21). But as beneficiaries of …
The Bitterness of Shimei
By Steve Wallace Most have had to deal with the problem of bitterness at some time in their lives. You may have encountered it in another person or perhaps you were tempted to become bit-ter towards someone else. Bitterness generally does not exist by itself for long. Rather it leads to other sins. It is corruptive …
Ups and Downs
By Sam Binkley, Jr. Most of us have our ups and downs in life. There are certain things that contribute to these emotional feelings. Almost without exception our feelings are up when things are going well with us: the money is there to pay the bills when they become due, our health is generally good, all …