By William J. Imrisek Words are merely symbols that convey meaning. They may signify objects, actions, abstract or concrete ideas and concepts, emotions and feelings, etc. Good communication depends upon speaking so as to be understood. As the apostle Paul recognized, “If the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? So …
Yearly Archives: 2012
“Fellowship” as Used in 1 John 1
By Brooks Cochran One of the key words .in the epistle of 1 John is “fellowship.” The word in Greek is “koinonia.” Many think of church socials or “dinner on the ground” when they heard the word used. But John uses the term to carry the thought of a deep and mutual sharing. “Fellowship” is defined …
The Restoration Principle
By Mike Willis For the last two years, controversy has filled the issues of this periodical regarding ,a new heresy, one which has been variously called the new unity cult, the grace-unity heresy, etc. Those of you who do not take many of the periodicals might not know just how widespread this heresy has gone. Since …
Preposterous Premillennial Propaganda
By Larry Ray Hafley Premillennialism, the doctrine which says Christ will return to Jerusalem, restore the Jews and rule on a material throne for 1,000 calender years, pervades all segments and sections of sectarianism and parades under the flag of fundamentalism. Its incipient influence is seen everywhere. In this, it is analogous to the theory of …