By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: What is “that day” Jesus refers to in Matthew 26.29 when He instituted the Lord’s Supper? Was He specifically referring to communion with His disciples on Pentecost and thereby authorizing the Lord’s Supper to be taken on the first day of the week? Reply: At the conclusion of the supper which …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Should I Beat My Child?
By Donald P. Ames Before you answer the above question, may I first of all ask if you really understood it? Webster defines “beat” all the way from “spank” to “flogging.” The Bible also uses it in similar fashion. And, unfortunately, many people apply it all the way from spanking to flogging. Even among members of …
Paul’s Fears
By Edward O. Bragwell Sr. For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside were fears (2 Cor. 7:5). Paul admitting to fear? This is the man who had the courage to call one Ananias a “whitewashed wall” – and to apologize …
When Does One Die To Sin?
By Frank Jamerson In Romans 6:11 the apostle Paul discusses the death to sin and the resurrection to a new life. We will quote the entire passage and emphasize certain words for your special consideration. What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. We who died to sin, …