By J.W. McGarvey The study of the Scriptures by topics is the third method which I have named. While prosecuting the methods already mentioned, a general knowledge of leading topics will have been obtained; but the preacher should never be satisfied with a general knowledge of any topic treated in the Bible. Detached pieces of information …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt Houchen Question: Is it Scriptural for a local church of Christ to have a large sum of money in the treasury (say $100, 000 or more), deposited in a bank or land savings and loan association and earning interest, instead of helping those many preachers who requested support that they may be able to …
The Purpose Of Preaching
By William C. Sexton An understanding of the purpose of preaching is needed, from both the receptive and the supportive point of view. Such will enable us to work more intelligently and enthusiastically and with greater success. We wish to look at three passages of Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:1-3; Col. 1:28; 2 Tim. 4:2) in this …
“Sweeter As The Years Go By”
By Tom M. Roberts In most areas of our life, opposites occupy an important role in defining and explaining the facts of our existence: near and far, in and out, up and down, sweet and sour, hot and cold, male and female, God and Satan, young and old, etc. Without getting too technical, it should be …