By Gospel Preachers We, the undersigned preachers of the gospel, set forth the following heartfelt expression of genuine concern. It is offered in sincere Christian love for our brethren everywhere to consider. It is our fervent desire that this expression may help to avert division and prevent further harm to the spiritual body of Christ. Our …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Trusting God Amidst Trying Times
By Lorain Buck Moyer (Note: Merlyn and Lorain Buck were married for thirty-seven years. For some seventeen years, brother Buck was an elder of the Lassen St. church in Sepulveda, CA. This is an account of his tragic death and how trust in God sustained Lorain through such a trying time. Lorain is now married to …
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: What is “that day” Jesus refers to in Matthew 26.29 when He instituted the Lord’s Supper? Was He specifically referring to communion with His disciples on Pentecost and thereby authorizing the Lord’s Supper to be taken on the first day of the week? Reply: At the conclusion of the supper which …
Should I Beat My Child?
By Donald P. Ames Before you answer the above question, may I first of all ask if you really understood it? Webster defines “beat” all the way from “spank” to “flogging.” The Bible also uses it in similar fashion. And, unfortunately, many people apply it all the way from spanking to flogging. Even among members of …