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 …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
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 …
The New King James Bible
By Luther W. Martin Brother Ralph R. Givens of Selma, California, recently suggested that I prepare an article for Truth Magazine, containing an evaluation of the New King James Bible (New Testament), published by Thomas Nelson, Inc., of Nashville, Tennessee. The company of translators for this 1979 publication consisted of three groups of scholars, theologians and …
The Unread Bible
By Mike Willis The 21 March 1980 issue of Christianity Today contained an article entitled “Belief and the Bible: A Crisis of Authority” by Walter A. Elwell which contained some interesting statistics. When Americans were asked, “What is the nature of the Bible?”, 42076 responded that the Bible is the Word of God and is never …