By James E. Cooper These is much misunderstanding about the subject of conversion in the religious world. However, when one approaches the New Testament without preconceived notions, what it says on the subject is relatively simple. The misunderstandings on the subject have arisen because of human theological opinions. Definition What is conversion? Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Sin: Missing The Target
By Jimmy Tuten There are several different Greek words in the New Testament which represent sin in its various aspects. Most of us are familiar with one of them for its definition is the one given most often in defining sin, i.e., “missing the mark.” While in both the Old and New Testaments sin can be …
Shepherd Staffs (4)
By Dorval L. McClister Elders Planning The Work As elders are overseers of the local church, this involves the responsibility of elders to plan the work that is needed. Generally, if nothing is planned, nothing is accomplished. In order to plan the work to be done, the elders need to meet regularly. Get together once each …
Near Sunrise Of A Dark Day
By Keith Ward Dale Carnegie was not a gospel preacher. Dale Carnegie promotes the very “persuasive words of wisdom” that Paul disdained. Dale Carnegie’s purpose is to teach one to effectively package and sell himself and/or a product. The gospel is not a product but a way of life. Dale Carnegie’s methods are the age-old techniques …