By Mike Willis When some people learn that I preach, they refer to me as “Reverend” or “Rev.” I understand that they are trying to show respect and courtesy toward me. Such religious titles are commonly worn by the “clergy” of the denominations and, judging the churches of Christ to be just another denomination, they refer …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
“All Have Sinned”
By Raymond E. Harris As we read the first three chapters of the book of Romans, we find the apostle Paul declaring in no uncertain terms, the fact that Jew and Gentile alike, stood condemned before God. In Romans 1, Paul indicts the Gentiles by saying “. . . when they knew God, they glorified Him …
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: I do not believe that it is scriptural for benevolent institutions to be supported out of the church’s treasury. As an individual, is it right for me to help such a home? Reply: The Scriptures do not authorize churches to build and maintain any human institution, whether it be a school, …
Pearls From Proverbs
By Irvin Himmel When the Rich Are Poor and the Poor Are Rich There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath riches (Prov. 13:7). It is paradoxical that some are rich, despite their poverty, and others are poor who five in affluence. There are people who are …