By Robert F. Turner Paul said, “it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe” (1 Cor. 1:21). Of course it was the message, the “word of the cross” (v. 18), which the world considered foolish. Surely no reader seriously believes “the cross” refers to a piece of jewelry or talisman; and …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
“Put Away,” “Put Asunder,” “Divorce”
By Hayse Reneau 1 Corinthians 7 Concessions For A “Present Distress” Brethren at Corinth, where Paul had formerly preached the gospel and established the church (Acts 18), found themselves under some distressful circumstances which prompted them to compile a letter asking several questions about family arrangements. The questions can be surmised by the answers which are …
The Conversion Of Brother Scrooge
By William Pile I came by it honestly. My disdain for Christmas, that is. I was the perfect model for a “Christian” Scrooge. When my parents came to Christ, I was but a child, and when they came to believe that Christmas was a pagan holiday, not fitting for true Christians to observe, it was hardly …
Pearls From Proverbs
By Irvin Himmel Dependence and Direction Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths (Prov. 3:5, 6). If there is a theme that runs throughout the book of Proverbs with its variegated flavor, these verses summarize the …