By David Lawrence It becomes apparent when we discuss religion with one who differs with us that we must have common agreement in one area before proceeding to the next. For instance, it is necessary that we concur on the existence of God before we can discuss the divinity of his Son. We must then agree …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Please Do Not Take the Lord’s Coffee Pot
By Bill Fling From Vancover, British Columbia, a church bulletin carried this announcement: “It is requested that no equipment or furnishings such as typewriter, coffeemaker, etc. be taken from the building without permission from the building committee.” The Lord’s church in many places is using some strange pieces of equipment. Of course the church has a …
Sacrificing for Christ
By O. Fred Liggen, Jr. How much would you be willing to sacrifice for the Lord and His work? Jesus told us in Luke 14:27; “If a man cometh unto me and hateth not his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yea, and his own life also he cannot be …
The Power of An Approved Example
By P. J. Casebolt There is such a thing as an unapproved example. Jude says that Sodom and Gomorrah “are set forth for an example? Suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.” (v. 7.) The Israelites set s o m e poor examples for anyone to follow. They lusted, committed idolatry and fornication, and tempted God. Paul …