By Luther W. Martin One Thousand and One Years (529 A.D. – 1530 A.D.) From the Council of Orange (529 A.D.) when the Council quoted numerous passages of Scripture to support their conclusions, a millennium elapses. During that period of time, the Roman Catholic Church has developed, and the “Voice of the Church” plus “Oral Tradition” …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Debating: Why And Now
By Ron Halbrook The Bible commends debating and teaches the proper attitudes to guide us in this good work. Many people including some so-called “gospel” preachers have watered-down concepts of truth and watered-down convictions against error. Therefore, we frequently hear it said that it is not right or proper for the Bible to be debated. We …
So You Want To Preach
By Fred A. Shewmaker A member of a certain college faculty reportedly made a habit of advising young men, who expressed the desire to become preachers: “Don’t preach, if you can keep from it.” By that advice he sought to do two things: Discourage those who were not driven by a compelling desire to win souls, …
Immodesty: Have We Given Up The Fight?
By Dennis Abernathy Not too long ago there appeared a razor blade advertisement with the slogan: “Take it off; take it all off.” The advent of warm weather made many people apply this slogan with regard to their dress. As the weather warms and heats up, we begin to see the shorts and halters, tank tops, …