By Earl E. Robertson When one is dissatisfied with God’s ways yet seeks to be religious, he will make substitution here and there to placate his conscience. Religious people are constantly engaged in substituting the human for the divine. However, one has never been able to arrogate unto himself the power necessary to make nay changes …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Having Favor With People
By Ken Weliever The English poet John Donne once wrote, “No man is an island unto himself.” We might amend Donne’s statement to “no Christian is an island unto himself. ” Christianity is a religion of relationships with people. We cannot live a hermit-like existence and fulfill the commands of Christ. We have responsibilities in the …
They Had Been With Jesus
By Daniel L. Holloway In Acts 4, we find the apostles Peter and John being tried by the Jewish council. Verse 13 says that the council “took note that these men had been with Jesus.” Now let us ask ourselves how the council recognized this. First of all, when they questioned the apostles, Peter proclaimed that …
The Grace of God
By Raymond E. Harris In Titus 2:12, we are informed that “the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.” It is important that everyone understands the meaning of the word “grace.” And it is vital that everyone understands the part that “grace” plays in bringing about one’s salvation from sin! Grace This …