By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: In conquering the land of Canaan, why were innocent children killed along with their wicked parents (Deut. 20.16,17)? In view of Ezekiel 18:20, was this fair? Reply: In the conquest of Canaan and in the subsequent history of Israel, God did include the killing of children along with their wicked parents. …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
What It Means To Obey God
By Jimmy Tuten Through the years we have correctly taught that in order for an alien sinner to be saved he must obey God and that obedience involves three basic requirements: 1. The doing of what the Lord said do (Mk. 16:16). 2. The doing of what the Lord said do, in the way the Lord …
Pearls From Proverbs
By Irvin Himmel Pleasant Words Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones (Prov. 16:24). Which had you rather hear, harsh words or kind words? Angry words or gentle words? Cutting words or soothing words? Grating words or pleasant words? Pleasant Words Are Not Always Best There are times …
Hope In Christ
By Rolland W. Fritz In regard to the fact that Jesus was raised from the dead and that we will be raised from the dead, Paul the apostle said, “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable” (1 Cor. 15:19). That there will be a resurrection from …