By Johnny Stringer John’s Affirmation When John the Baptist was baptizing people in the Jordan River, he affirmed that Jesus, being far greater than he, would administer two baptisms which he could not administer. Whereas John baptized in water, Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Matt. 3:11). The baptism of the Holy …
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By W. C. Hammontree (Editor’s Note: W. C. Hammontree reviews a speech entitled “Concern About Unconcern, “presented by James R. Cope, President of Florida College, stressing the need for guidance and discipline to begin in the home.) In an unscheduled speech during the 1981 Lecture Programs held on the campus of Florida College, January 26-29, President …
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By Mike Willis On 28 February 1981, Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Willis celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Groveton, Texas. Family and friends met together to mark this special occasion. Five of the seven children born into this family were present to celebrate the occasion. Some 125-150 guests were present. The occasion was especially significant to …
By Irvin Himmel It is likely that someone will charge sneeringly that a preacher has turned soft if sermons are delivered on the subject of love. To the contrary, no preacher is sound unless he declares the whole counsel of God, and love is a vital part of God’s counsel. Just as the truth needs to …
