By Dan Walters The inspired writer of Hebrews encourages Jewish Christians to be strong in the face of persecution by their own countrymen. Like the Old Testament heroes of chapter 11, “of whom the world was not worthy,” these first century brethren were treated as total outcasts by the society which had once accepted them. In …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Autonomy Of The Local Church
By Don Martin Our English word autonomy is composed of two Greek words, auto, meaning self (auto is translated “itself” in Romans 8:16); and nomos, meaning law (nomos is translated “law” in John 1:17). Thus, autonomy denotes “self-law, self-rule, or self-governing”. The Random House College Dictionary defines autonomy as, “Independence . . ., The right of …
Reply to – A Response
By Larry Ray Hafley Brother Waters thinks my “YO-YO Syndrome” article was all wet. Perhaps, though, a few remarks will put a bridge over troubled waters. (1) The YO-YO reference was not mine. I borrowed it from brother Cargile who lamented the fact that some preachers make Christians into yo-yos by telling them that sin separates …
“Much Ado About Nothing”
By Roy E. Cogdill A long time ago there was a play written and given the same title of this article. About it I have often wondered, and frequently the thought has come to me that people in general are pretty much disposed to make much ado about things of little consequence, while neglecting and overlooking …