By Daniel W. Petty The first known persecution of Christians by the Romans came at the hands of the emperor Nero, according to ancient historians. Before this, the Jews seem to have been the source of all persecutions of the Church, as recorded in the New Testament. In the books of Acts, the Christians had little …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: What is the main Point of Matthew 19.30 and 20:16 in light of the context? What is the application for us? Reply: A parallel passage of Matthew 19:30 is Mark 10:31 (see also Lk. 18:28-30). Matthew’s account is: “But many shall be last that are first; and first that are last. …
The Nature Of The Local Church (2)
By Robert F. Turner While working in a foreign land a preacher painted a sign in the native language and put it on their place of worship. Translated, the sign read, “The Church Meeting Here Was Established in Jerusalem, 33 A.D.” A few days later a native said, “Surely you do not expect me to believe …
Honesty Is The Best Policy
By Mike Willis An English proverb says, “Honesty is the best policy.” Another says, “Honesty pays,” as one considers the long-lasting fruits of honesty in life. Another quipped, “Honesty pays, but it doesn’t seem to pay enough to suit a lot of people” (Kin Hubbard, The New Book of Unusual Quotations, p. 162b). What is “honesty”? …