By Ron Halbrook In the introduction, let us explain the descriptive terms which we will be using. Webster says that “liberal” means: “not bound by orthodox tenets or established forms in political or religious philosophy; not conservative:” The word “conservative” means: “disposed to maintain existing institutions or views; opposed to change.” I believe these two terms …
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Christianity Is Practical
By Norman E. Fultz Faithful Christians do well to occasionally have their grand estate in Christ reaffirmed. Not only does it strengthen one’s own faith, it better prepares him to show the alien his condition out of Christ and compare it with what he could enjoy in Christ. One of the difficulties with which we have …
Bible Basics: Congregational Cooperation
By Earl Robertson The local church-congregation-is subject only to the Lord, and is independent of all other congregations. It is equal to every other church and is capable of governing its own affairs through its God-given organization. Each church being under Christ, functioning according to the commission of Christ, must, therefore, be governed alike and coo …
Death
By Randy Blackaby Do you fear death? Perhaps all of us do to some degree. However, a dread fear of that common facet we all will share shows a weakness in Christians. Such fear can show a lack of faith and understanding of what death means to a Christian. Physically, death’s definition remains a mystery. Students …