By Ron Halbrook Some things ought not change in our world of change. Those who walk in a steady pattern encourage the rest of us by making us realize that we can do the same. Christians who “rejoice evermore” and who “pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:16-17) are likely to have children who follow that example. …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Add To Your Faith Knowledge
By O. C. Birdwell, Jr. In a series of articles we are looking at the seven characteristics, commonly called “graces,” which Peter commands to be added to our faith (2 Pet. 1:5-9). Knowledge is the second one given and the one for this week’s study. The word “knowledge” is from gnosis which means, “primarily a seeking …
Bible Basics
By Earl E. Robertson The Church Of The Lord (2) Having been born again, born of water and the Spirit (John 3:5), one becomes a new creature in Christ. Paul said, “Put on the new man. . . ” (Eph. 4:24). The infinitive “put on” demands action! The adjective “new” is used in the nominative case …
Essays On The Scriptures
By Steve Wolfgang Baptism And Salvation In an article discussing the definition of baptism, which appeared in this journal some time ago, we noted that “many who would leave baptism so undefined also deny the necessity of the act for salvation.” Such individuals ignore or pervert passages such as 1 Peter 3:21 (“the like figure whereunto …