By Larry Ray Hafley Infant baptism is practiced by a number of denominations. However, the Scriptures do not assume the rite. Rather, they are filled with presumptions against the ceremony. The New Testament presumes the immersion of penitent, adult believers. Before we labor to sustain our thesis, let us notice some facts which do not forbid …
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Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: Please explain Daniel 9.24-27. What are the “seventy weeks”? Reply: This passage is one of the most difficult to interpret in the Old Testament. There are many interpretations of these verses that are given by commentators. First, let us read the passage. “Seventy weeks are decreed upon thy people and upon …
“Singing Solos, Quartets, Etc.”
By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. Since I have never been asked to sing a solo or in a quartet (in fact, I was once asked to sit at least four pews back so the song leader could sing), I thought I would tackle the thorny problem presented by my friend and brother Weldon Warnock in the …
What is wrong with proof-texting? Skipping Around The Bible
By Norman Midgette When we talk with others about the Bible we often refer to numerous passages of Scripture from different places in the Bible. This is true whether we are speaking of the Lord’s supper, studying about the church or discussing baptism. The objection sometimes encountered, especially on the subject of baptism, is this: “You …
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