By Daniell H. King Nestled among the world’s millions, barely noticeable among the world’s governments, there exists a kingdom which transcends their great numbers and the mighty power of their armies. It wields little sway in the arena of international politics, and there is not much to be said for its impact upon the economies of …
Yearly Archives: 2012
An Open Conversion
By Ramon A. Madrigal The Book of Acts is a book of conversions. It contains that which the Lord wants us to know about that vital subject. Just before He left His disciples to return to His Father, Jesus gave what is called the “Great Commission” (Matt. 28), and every case of conversion in the Acts …
Afraid Of Grace?
By Bobby Witherington A brother in Christ from another area enclosed with a personal letter to me a copy of the July 31, 1983 issue of The Persuader, a bulletin published by the Scyene Road church of Christ in Dallas, Texas, and which is edited by brother Arnold Hardin. A featured article in this bulletin was …
Bible Basics: Perseverance Of The Saints
By Earl E. Robertson The fifth erroneous point in the five-point system commonly recognized as Calvinism is the Perseverance of the Saints. This doctrine is known around here as “once saved, always saved” or “the impossibility of apostasy.” It is the contention that after God saves one, that individual can never be lost in hell. They …