By Weldon E. Warnock Paul wrote, “. . . that in nothing I shall be ashamed. . .” (Phil 1:20). Shame (aischune) is “a debasing emotion arising from a consciousness of impropriety, offense, injured reputation, hurt pride, or guilt” (Zondervan Pictorial Encylopedia of the Bible, Vol. 5, p. 373). Paul’s desire and expectation was that he …
Yearly Archives: 2012
“Workers Together With God”
By Eugene Crawley “For we are laborers together with God . . .” (1 Cor. 3:9). “We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain” (2 Cor. 6:1). These passages introduce a vital subject, one that needs to be better understood, and even better put …
Consider This
By Irven Lee Preachers are very human so that some of our observations are not accurate. It is possible to listen to some specific remarks and check them out for their accuracy. In this article we desire to have your attention and honest evaluation of some statements that might be true. If the statements we have …
Add To Your Faith – Virtue
By O. C. Birdwell, Jr. The ASV renders 2 Peter 1:5-9 as follows: “Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge; and in you knowledge self-control; and in your self-control patience; and in your patience godliness; and in you godliness brotherly kindness; …