By Russell Matthews Introduction: 1. The demoniac of Mark 5:1-5 “had his dwelling among the tombs.” His irrational conduct was the result of his being possessed with a legion of evil spirits. 2. Even today, in a very definite sense, the practice is prevalent. Since the world is dead in sins we would expect it to …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: Do you think it would be morally wrong, or even poor judgment, for a gospel preacher (or any other member of the church) to enroll in a college that is supported by contributions from churches? A number of preachers, especially younger ones, have enrolled in graduate programs in various seminaries to …
Baptist Defend The Inspiration Of The Bible, But . . .
By Ron Halbrook Many Baptists have been embroiled in a controversy in recent years over the inspiration of the Bible. Some among them are teaching that the Bible is inspired in part, in a way, in a sense – but not fully, completely and entirely. Errors of historical fact, science, geography, and the like are included …
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Grandpa Tell Me About the “‘Good Old Days”‘?
By Mike Hughes I have at times heard it said that something is good depending upon what it is compared with. I recently preached a funeral of a man that died at the age of 76 years old of health complications. This man had 19 and 16 great grandchildren. I had been with the family since …
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