By William C. Sexton An understanding of the purpose of preaching is needed, from both the receptive and the supportive point of view. Such will enable us to work more intelligently and enthusiastically and with greater success. We wish to look at three passages of Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:1-3; Col. 1:28; 2 Tim. 4:2) in this …
Yearly Archives: 2012
“Sweeter As The Years Go By”
By Tom M. Roberts In most areas of our life, opposites occupy an important role in defining and explaining the facts of our existence: near and far, in and out, up and down, sweet and sour, hot and cold, male and female, God and Satan, young and old, etc. Without getting too technical, it should be …
Forgiveness And Forgetting
By Frank Jamerson Many Christians have a problem with forgiveness and forgetting. They ask God’s forgiveness, but still feel that because of their remembering the sin, they may not have been forgiven. Sometimes, those who obey the Lord in baptism continue to remember their past sins and wonder whether God has truly forgiven them. There is …
Blasphemy Of The Holy Spirit
By Daniel F. May Over the years, there has been a great deal of discussion on the subject of the “unpardonable sin” or blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Many have been confused over the apparent contradiction between two widely accepted facts: (1) That blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is unforgivable (Matt. 12:31, 32; Mark 3:29) and …