By Ron Halbrook The Bible claims to be the holy and sacred Word of God, “given by inspiration of God” (2 Tim. 3:16-17). That means we have heaven’s message on earth “in the words which . . . the Holy Ghost teacheth” (1 Cor. 2:13). The idols of ancient nations (Babylon, Greece, Rome, etc.) supposedly gave …
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By Jerry Merten Are the instructions of 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 binding upon us? Is it necessary to follow those instructions when a local church collects funds for its authorized work? Some brethren say no and some go so far as to say that those instructions were not even binding upon the Corinthians. They claim that Paul …
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By Larry R. DeVore In Hebrews 3:13 we find these words: “But exhort one another daily, while it is called today: lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” The word “deceitfulness” comes from the Greek word apate which is defined in Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, as “to cheat, deceive, …
By Edward O. Bragwell, Jr. The sixth chapter of John has always been an interesting text to me. It reveals so much to us about Jesus. I want to examine this chapter with you and look at some facts that are brought out here about him. 1. We see the reason that Jesus performed the signs …
