By Robert Jackson I became a member of the Methodist Church at Charlotte, Tennessee, at the age of twelve. This was the result of being brought up in a Methodist family. I had been taught that one should believe in Christ and then join the church of his choice, and his choice as a rule …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
The King and the Kingdom
By Irvin Himmel There is much misunderstanding centering around the kingdom of Christ. Too many people are getting their information on this subject from popular preachers rather than the holy Scriptures. Kingdom Not of This World When Jesus Christ was asked by Pilate, “Art thou the king of the Jews?” the affirmative answer was qualified …
Coming to the Defense of Sin and Error
By Jonathan L. Perz A common problem that always seems to surround sin and sinners is the need for people to come to their defense. We see this clearly in the controversy surrounding President Clinton and we see it in churches and homes. Often times, people will soften the blows of truth to comfort those …
Politically Correct Preaching
By Bruce J. Dehut The preacher should be more concerned about pleasing God than being politically correct. Please bear with me in a little folly, even though it’s not humorous, in the first half of this commentary. If the message of Christ and the defense of the gospel were delivered politically correct (P.C.) it may …