By Frank Jamerson One of the major problems through the years among brethren has been the accumulation and use of money. The major reason for the trouble has been the failure to distinguish between individual and congregational activity. When churches have bazaars, operate businesses and rent property to make money, they are doing what individuals are …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Bible Basics: Possibility Of Apostasy
By Earl E. Robertson The idea of “once saved, always saved” is nowhere taught in the Scriptures. Yet, this is one of the doctrines taught by many churches today. Many manuals contain this article of perseverance (see The Standard Manual For Baptist Churches, Edward T. Hiscox, p. 67). Jesus told Nicodemus, “Verily, verily, I say unto …
What Constitutes Fellowship?
By David D. Back The Greek word koinonia is used 20 times in the New Testament and 12 of those times it was translated fellowship. The basic definition of the word is “communion`,and is so translated four times in God’s Word. It has also been translated “communication … .. contribution,” “distribution,” and “to communicate,” once each. …
Give Thanks!
By Daniel L. Holloway These days, we hear much about our country’s economic woes. And we do not have to look far to find that society is beset with plenty of other problems. Of course, each individual has his own personal difficulties as well. To make sure that we feel sufficiently miserable, we are often given …