By Louis J. Sharp Much has been written concerning the preacher and his work. There is often a misunderstanding in regards to the same. This misunderstanding can, and does, gender strife and division. This may be an unwelcomed and unnecessary article, but I ask for your indulgence of the few minutes it takes to read what …
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Isa. 30:10: “Speak Unto Us Smooth Things”
By Donnie V. Rader Introduction Paul warned that “the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lust shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables” (2 Tim. 4:3-4). I’m wondering if that …
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Origin Of The Lord’s Church
By Aude McKee Introduction: I. Definitions. A. Origin: Coming into existence or use; beginning. B. Church 1. Greek word for “church” is ekkiesia. a. Word means “called out.” b. People (Acts 8:3). 2. To understand what the church is, must understand the nature of call. a. By God (Phil. 3:13-14). b. From sin (Eph. 5:22-27). c. …
Seven Ways to be Happy
By Irvin Himmel As if it were not bad enough that they deprive themselves of joy, some people make life miserable for others around them. Abraham Lincoln is reported to have said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” (1) Trust in God. The individual who puts his faith …