By Wayne S. Walker New Testament Christianity, to those who are not acquainted with its real nature, must appear full of paradoxes. In the Sermon on the Mount we are told what practical religion is. If some uninspired person should make such statements, we would be ready to pronounce him insane because in the Beatitudes everything …
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We’d Better Watch It
By Weldon E. Warnock We are warned in the Scriptures of being deceived. Paul wrote the Corinthians and the Galatians, “Be not deceived” (1 Cor. 6:9; 15:33; Gal. 6:7). John and Paul wrote, “Let no man deceive you . . .” (1 Jn. 3:7; 2 Thess. 2:3). Hence, these passages, as well as others, tell us …
Where Are The Dead?
By Larry Ray Hafley For centuries, sages, seers and soothsayers have attempted to answer the question that is the basis of our topic and title. However, fools and philosophers stand on equal footing when they seek to reply to our query. Human wisdom, reasoning and ingenuity cannot fathom the vast sea of mystery that envelopes the …
The Council Of God
By Quentin McCay Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me “to glory” (Psalm 73:24). These are the words from one of the Psalms of Asaph, who had observed the affairs of men and wondered why the wicked were so prosperous and happy. He makes a list of their seeming advantages and their …