By Irven Lee My generation is rapidly passing away. One who is some younger than I dies, and soon I hear of some who are older who have given up the ghost. “Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead” …
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A Study of Translations: The New American Standard Version
By Bobby L. Graham This was a purported effort to revise the American Standard Version of 1901, because of the conviction of the members of the revising committee that the American Standard Version was valuable and deserving of perpetuation. While the purpose of the committee might be recognized by many as noble and commendable, the end …
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Lovers of the Bible (II)
By Johnie Edwards We continue to look at lovers which are mentioned in the Bible. Lovers of Self Paul told Timothy, “that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves” (2 Tim. 3:1-2). Too many are so much in love with themselves that they have no room …
Religious Freedom: A Priceless Right
By Dennis Lynd and Ben M. Shropshire The first Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides that “Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; . . . .” The Fourteenth Amendment provides that “No state shall make or enforce any laws which shall abridge the …