By Irvin Himmel The Bible points out many interesting facts about love in I Cor. 13. After showing how excellent and indispensable love is, Paul personifies love by attributing to it the qualities and actions of a person. Love has been defined as active good will toward another. The Corinthian Christians were torn with divisions, strife, …
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Churches, Banks And Interest
By Hoyt H. Houchen Under the caption, “May a Church Draw Interest on Its Money?” brother Daniel Holloway takes issue with my reply to this question which appeared in the January 29, 1981 issue of Guardian of Truth. Banks are now offering their customers a rate of interest on checking accounts. Obviously, a current issue is …
May A Church Draw Interest On Its Money?
By Daniel L. Holloway In the January 29, 1981 issue of Guardian of Truth, brother Hoyt Houchen dealt with the following question: “Is it right for a church to loan a bank money and draw interest on it?” Generally, I consider his answers to be quite sound from a scriptural standpoint. Also, I have been impressed …
The Holy Spirit’s Work (No. 1): Holy Spirit Baptism
By Johnny Stringer John’s Affirmation When John the Baptist was baptizing people in the Jordan River, he affirmed that Jesus, being far greater than he, would administer two baptisms which he could not administer. Whereas John baptized in water, Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Matt. 3:11). The baptism of the Holy …
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