A Family Circle Series: Home Wreckers

By Leslie Diestelkamp In 1975 and again in 1976, there were more than a million divorces in America in each year. Of all those who marry in 1977, at least one-third will end in divorce. This chapter will be devoted to discussion of some things that cause divorce or that otherwise wreck marriages. Of course we …

First of a Two-Part Series: Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

By Weldon E. Warnock To deny the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the children of God is, to deny the teaching of the Bible. We read, “That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us” (2 Tim. 1:14). Again, we read, “What? Know ye not that your …

Bible Basics

By Earl Robertson Christianity Christianity is the religion derived from Jesus Christ. The noun “Christian” is used three times in the New Testament, but this companion word is not found therein. It is first found in the so-called Church Fathers (Ignatius), and there retains its proper identification. Objectively, Christianity is the religion of Christ, which exists …

Handling Aright the Word of Truth (XVII)

By Morris W. R. Bailey In my previous article, I pointed out that a proper handling of the word of truth requires that every text must be studied in its context with due regard for the conditions under which statements were made or commands given. Attention was given to some commonly misused and misapplied passages of …