By Larry Ray Hafley When disciples of the Lord are faced with questions involving the gospel plan of salvation, they often respond, “What did they do in the New Testament?” When the issues of faith, repentance and baptism are brought to the commands and examples of the New Testament, the answers become clear. They believed on …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt Houchen Question: In Matthew 3:11 John the Baptist prophesied the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire. What is- meant by `fire”? Please explain. Reply: John the Baptist told his hearers in Matthew 3:11, “I indeed baptize you in water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes …
Millennial Miscalculations: God’s Cows
By Dudley Ross Spears The millennialists take the number “thousand” of Revelation 20:5 literally. They say that the assumed future reign of Christ on earth will be a thousand years in duration – no more, no less. It would seem that they should take the number literally everywhere they find it, if they select a passage …
Why I Need Jesus
By Mike Willis I am a man. I am not an emotional cripple. I am not in severe financial straits. I am not about to go through a divorce. I am not having trouble with my children. As a matter of fact, from every outward point of view, I seem to have things going pretty well …