By Kenneth E. Thomas It occurs to me that we mortals have things somewhat in reverse usually. For example: We spend the greater part of our lives, and some all of their earthly sojourn, preparing to live rather than to die. Yet Solomon said, “. . the living know they shall die” (Eccl. 9:5). Now you …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: Please explain Hebrews 6:6. Reply: Having rebuked his readers for not advancing spiritually (Heb. 5:12-14), the. author of Hebrews exhorts them to press on to maturity (6:1-3). They are now to leave this foundation (rudiments or elementary principles) by building upon it. A failure to do so would mean a falling …
Some Things Abominable To The Lord
By Mike Willis There are some things which are said to be “abominable” to the Lord (cf. Prov. 6:16-19). The word “abominable” refers to something which is extremely abhorred. Hence, there are some things which Jehovah abhors extremely. The concept that Jehovah would hate anything is foreign to some’s concept of the Lord. However, divine revelation …
Why Be A Christian?
By Don Willis Christ challenged the world. Never had there been one likened unto Him, and never will there be another like Him! His influence is upon every continent and is manifested in literature, architecture, music, art, and culture. Still, some have not dealt with the genuine issue of a personal commitment of their own life …