By Mike Willis The church at Corinth faced numerous problems because of the culture with which it had to contend. Corinth was an extremely immoral city. It was the capital of the Roman province of Achaia and was geographically located in such a place that it inevitably became a trade center of the ancient world. Because …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Review of the New International Version
By Luther W Martin As early as twenty years ago, denominational leaders concluded that an “up-to-date, faithful translation of the Scriptures” was needed. Actual steps were taken in 1965 toward implementing such a project. In 1966, “100 key leaders and Bible scholars and some- 200 interested laymen” met in conference in Chicago to lay a foundation …
What is a Home Without a Bible?
By Dennis C. Abernathy As I was reading the following poem, I was made to wonder just how many homes there are without Bibles. What is a home without a Bible? ‘Tis a borne where day is night, Starless night, for o’er life’s pathway, Heaven can shed no kindly light. What is a home without a …
Self-Damnation Religion
By Bob Dodson Introduction: Every Christian should recognize the “undeniable truth” that he or she can commit spiritual suicide even after being “born again of water and of the Spirit” (John 3:3-7). In 2 Pet. 2:1-3 Jesus declared that (v.l) “many Christians would deny the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.” And …