By Bruce James Jesus referred to Himself as the Bridegroom when the disciples of John the baptizer came to Him with a problem. It was their practice to fast and they wanted to know why Jesus and His disciples did not do so. Jesus’ answer was that the wedding guests could not fast so long . …
Yearly Archives: 2012
The Obligation of the Redeemed
By Kelton Whale A wealthy man who was high bidder for a slave said to him, “I have paid $300.00 for you in order to set you free. You have been redeemed.” The grateful slave fell at the feet of his redeemer and declared, “I will serve you faithfully the rest of my life.” This story …
Some Things Simon Saw
By Mike Willis Among the first century conversions is the record of the gospel going into Samaria during which time a magician named Simon was led to Christ. The taking of the gospel into Samaria was the first step toward the gospel breaking out of Judaism into the whole word. The conversion of Simon was therefore …
The Doorway Papers
By Dale Smelser Having reviewed the first volume of The Doorway Papers in a previous issue, the reader is referred there for introductory remarks. In the volume, Genesis and Early Man, a work in the field of anthropology, Arthur Custance critically examines the inadequacies of evolutionary theory in this area and presents available evidence more consistent …