By Frank Jamerson The Pharisees were probably condemned more severely than any other group of people by the Lord during His life on earth. The label of “Pharisee” has come to us as an extremely uncomplimentary label. Often it is misused by false teachers and those in sympathy with them. Let us notice some of the …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: In Mark 9.3 7, what is involved in receiving a little child in Jesus’ name? Reply: Jesus was teaching a lesson on true greatness when He spoke, “If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all” (Mk. 9:35). The thrust of His statement is …
Salvation By Grace
By Mike Willis Jesus’ mission in coming to this earth was to save mankind from sin (Lk. 19:10; Matt. 1:21). He did not come to correct all of the social problems of His day, such as government by dictators, slavery, poverty, lack of educational opportunities, etc. His mission was more important than the temporal problems pertaining …
The History Of Restoration Efforts
By Steve Wolfgang Since at least the second century A.D., people from many cultures have been intrigued with the idea of “restoring” various facets of New Testament Christianity. The pages of church history are footnoted with occasional references to the multitude of movements which attempted to restore the doctrines or practices of the Christians and churches …