By Bill Cavender “He that believeth on the Son hath etern I al fife; but he that obeyeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him” (Jn. 3:36, ASV). The saved believer of the Scriptures is the obedient believer, one whose “faith worketh by love” and who keeps the …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Reply To A Dear Sister
By Thank you for your kind remarks. Be assured that I shall prayerfully consider your admonition and criticism. I need conscientious godly reproof. Your letter helps me to reflect and causes me to pray for wisdom and judgment in “handling aright the word of truth.” Truly, “a soft answer turneth away wrath” (Prov. 15:1), “and …
Removing An Ancient Landmark
By Jimmy Tuten Many times the Bible speaks of removing boundaries (Prov. 22:28; Deut. 19:14; 27:17). Solomon said emphatically, “remove not the old landmark. . .” (Prov. 23: 10). A landmark was considered a sacred thing that helped perpetuate family holdings and was used as a means of protection against deceit, error, and confusion. It might …
AN AGILE MIND
By Gary L. Fiscus My wife told me that two first graders came into the school library. Both children had notes pinned to their clothing. When asked what the notes said, the two replied that they did not know what they were for, or who they were to! They were not the least bit curious. When …