By James D. Bales (Read Psa. 14:1-4.) Why should a Christian be interested in the subject of Communism? Is it not simply a political system? It has political manifestations — so do some religious bodies — but it is far more than politics. It is a philosophy of life, a way of destruction and death. We …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Prayer That Is Proper and Profitable
By Leslie Diestelkamp In a recent article in this magazine I discussed the preciousness of prayer, emphasizing the great privilege, which we so often neglect and the amazing opportunity which s afforded every Christian to make his requests known to God. In this article I want to stress some things that often make prayer unprofitable because …
The Life That Now Is
By C. R. Holland In the beginning God made man a dual being. This being is called the inward man and the outward man (2 Cor. 4:16). The body is not the inward (spiritual) man, for that man can exist apart from the body (outward man) (2 Cor. 12:2-3). The -body is an essential part of …
A Christian and Christmas
By Clinton D. Hamilton This season of the year to many is a joyous occasion that brings the whole family together in a festive spirit. To others this is a prosperous business season with sales on the boom. Commercialism is evident on every hand. Irreverence for things divine and holy can also be observed in the …