By James W. Adams Some weeks past (November 1620, 1987), it was my pleasure and privilege to attend a religious discussion between Keith Sharp of Lakeland, Florida and Lewis G. Hale of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The debate was conducted in Russellville, Arkansas, a beautiful, small city at the foot of the Ozark Mountains. Nature was resplendent …
Yearly Archives: 2012
The Church: Growth And Apostasy
By Aude McKee Introduction: I. Review of the origin of the Lord’s church. A. Through the “seed” all nations were to be blessed. The church is that which the “seed” accomplished (Gen. 3:15; 22:18; Acts 2:47). B. The kingdom was prophesied – Jesus’ reign began on Pentecost. C. The church is composed of called out people. …
Will The Real “Social Gospel” Please Stand Up?
By Warren E. Berkley Lately I’ve been hearing the charge made, that when a gospel preacher delivers sermons against abortion, drug and alcohol use, humanism, new age religion and so forth, he is representing “social issues,” preaching a “social gospel,” and not preaching the New Testament gospel. I believe there certainly is a “social gospel.” It’s …
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The Indwelling Spirit And Jimmy Swaggart
By Mike Willis The Jimmy Swaggart debacle has received national attention for several weeks now. The newspapers report that he hired a prostitute to undress before him and that he has been rather addicted to pornography for nearly twenty years. I take no joy in the sin of this or any other man. The man needs …