By Dennis C. Abernathy I, for one, believe with all my heart that we are to “preach the cross,” that we are to “preach Christ and him crucified.” There is good reason for that belief. Read, if you will, 1 Corinthians 1:23; 15:1-4; 2:2; 1:17-18; Gal. 6:14. But, my friend, we must remember what is involved …
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Bible Basics: Instrumental Music Voted In By Elders
By Earl Robertson The word of God authorizes music as worship to God; however, we hasten to say that music is vocal – singing (Col. 3:16; Eph. 5:19). The Bible is silent concerning instrumental music in worship to God in the church today. Whether churches use mechanical instruments in worship or not is not a matter …
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“Why Stand Ya Gazing. . .”
By Eugene Crawley In Acts chapter 1, where we read of the ascension of Jesus, a number of things are quite interesting and of importance. While the apostles were standing listening to Jesus, unexpectedly to them, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. As they continued to look steadfastly toward …
Very Special People
By Irven Lee I am referring to grandchildren. “Let me tell you about my grandchildren.” You older people know what I am saying, and you younger people have heard us make our share of the comments. Grandchildren are the children of a younger generation, and they will soon become the adults who face the responsibilities that …