By Wayne S. Walker One of the unconscious phrases that tells so much about the condition of our society is the response that one receives from many when talking about a young couple a few years after their marriage. “Oh, are they still together?” The prevalence of divorce is one of our great national tragedies. However, …
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By Leon Mauldin Avoid Occasions of Stumbling Jesus encountered the “philosophy of negation” during his ministry on earth. When he was questioned as to why his disciples did not observe the tradition of religiously washing their hands before eating, he replied, “Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? For God …
By Roger Shouse There seems to be a growing segment within the Lord’s body which refuses to acknowledge any accountability except to the Lord himself. Now on the surface this allegiance to Christ seems noble and grand but underneath brews an independent spirit which changes the function and role of the local church. These ‘:free and …
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By Garreth L. Clair In this ninth lesson in this series we want to continue the study of terms used to define certain characteristics of the New Testament church. In discussing the two characteristics of this article, “a bride” and “a family,” we suggest that you first reread article number 8 (the last article in this …
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