By Jady W. Copeland Sometimes in reading passages of Scripture we read over simple words with profound meanings that could teach us much if we stop to consider the implications of these simple words. In my case the word “together” was such a word. We may speak of being “together” in a place (Matt. 13:2). We …
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The Great Commission
By Webb Harris, Jr. There are few studies more interesting and moving than that which scrutinizes the final marching orders of Jesus to his disciples (particularly, his apostles) before his ascension to the Father. In no other passages do we see the urgency of the proclamation of the gospel like we do in the “great commission” …
Attitudes Similar To Jeroboam’s
By Don R. Hastines In 1 Kings 12:25-33, we can notice 40 many similarities between the religion of Jeroboam’s establishment and the false religions of today. Jeroboam openly, and unashamedly, changed the worship of God. By this, he manifested his lack of fear and respect for his Creator (Deut. 4:2). While Solomon was still living, God …
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: In recent months I have learned of some brethren who have cheated their brethren and others out of thousands of dollars. Does the teaching in 1 Corinthians 6.1-8 prohibit brethren who have been cheated, to pursue legal action against these brethren in order to recover their loss? Reply: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, …