By Dennis G. Abernathy There is a practice that I have observed in several congregations that, it seems to me, is out of harmony with the word of God. The practice is that of using young boys, who are not Christians, to take part in the services of the church (lead singing, give a talk, etc.). …
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By Ron Halbrook In the First Century, brethren came face to face with this question, “What of Christians who were Jewish returning to the Old Law? How should such be viewed? Are such brethren safe-perhaps ‘safe in prospect’ or hope-since the Old Law recognized the same God as the New?” In the first part of the …
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By Mike Willis For several years; I have been receiving the Present Truth magazine which is edited by Robert D. Brinsmead and mailed out of Fallbrook, California. I have spoken to some preachers among us who have been receiving the periodical without cost to them from its first issue. Just where this publishing corporation received its …
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By Larry Ray Hafley Question: From Nigeria: “Will you reconcile Rom. 4:5 with Phil. 2:12?” Reply: Rom. 4:5 says, “But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” Phil. 2:12 says, “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, …
