By Larry Ray Hafley For centuries, sages, seers and soothsayers have attempted to answer the question that is the basis of our topic and title. However, fools and philosophers stand on equal footing when they seek to reply to our query. Human wisdom, reasoning and ingenuity cannot fathom the vast sea of mystery that envelopes the …
Yearly Archives: 2012
The Council Of God
By Quentin McCay Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me “to glory” (Psalm 73:24). These are the words from one of the Psalms of Asaph, who had observed the affairs of men and wondered why the wicked were so prosperous and happy. He makes a list of their seeming advantages and their …
Institutionalism: From Catholic Origin
By Lee Rogol Introduction At the very beginning of this series of articles, I pointed out that I wanted to approach the current issues (sponsoring churches, Committees or “Church Councils”, and institutionalism) from a different viewpoint. Being a former Adventist, I keep abreast of the developments within that denomination. There is quite a stir among them …
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt Houchen Question: Is it proper for the one leading the congregational singing during worship services to sing harmony, tenor or bass, rather than the melody? I am not referring to those hymns with a tenor or base lead in the chorus. Response: It makes no difference which part of the song (soprano, alto, tenor …