By James Bond Often times we are told that the Bible cannot be understood alike. Many excuse religious division on the premises that the Bible cannot be understood. I am a firm believer that, if it is understood at all, it will be understood alike. Christians in the first century understood God’s word. They were united …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Are We Saved By Works?
By Jady W. Copeland If the Bible does not contradict itself (and I believe it doesn’t), then two passages need harmonizing, for in James 2:24 we find we are justified by works and in Ephesians 2:8-9 Paul says we are not saved by works. On the surface these would seem to conflict one to the other …
Hair and Spiritual Well Being
By Irven Lee Young men, how much is your hair worth? Absalom was much praised for his beauty, and his hair is given a prominent place in reference to his appearance (2 Sam. 14:25, 26). Have you seen a beautiful man? “Handsome” is about the best word we can find to describe a man who is …
An Uncertain Sound!
By Raymond E. Harris In 1 Corinthians 14:7-8, Paul makes an interesting observation. He wrote, “And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to …
