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 …
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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 …
“Oh, God”
By Donald P. Ames Recently I was asked my opinion of the movie currently making the rounds entitled “Oh, God!” The movie is being widely proclaimed as “divinely funny” and a “very clever satire.” Since I had not seen the movie, I was in no position to comment. However the querest had a copy of the …
Jehoiakims’ Penknife
By Dody Gibson There was a man Jehoiakim, And over Judah he did reign. He was a very wicked king. The Scripture makes it very plain. The Lord spoke through Jeremiah, From words written in a sacred scroll, That he might turn from evil ways, And in so doing save his soul. But Jehoiakim flew into …