By Larry Ray Hafley There are a number of items in the Bible I would like to know more about. Are you curious too? Perhaps you have mused or dreamed of certain things in the Scriptures that are but briefly mentioned – just enough to whet your imagination. Can you think of a few examples? I …
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The Church In Preparation
By Garreth L. Clair During the lifetime of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ upon this earth, no church was established. Although a great deal of information about the church of Christ is discussed during the lifetime of John and Jesus, the church did not become a reality until after the death of both. These facts …
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: Matthew 12.31,32 states that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven. Hebrews 6.4-6 speaks of those who cannot be renewed. Hebrews 10. 26 speaks of no sacrifice remaining to cover sins. If all these sins bring the same condemnation as any other sin (eternal damnation) and those sins can …
Did Christ Authorize The Church To Celebrate The Lives of Social And Political Reformers?
By Ron Halbrook Christ said, “I will build my church . . . . the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 16:18-19). “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Lk. 19:10). Jesus did not pretend to be a social and political reformer. He did not establish his church or …