By Bill Cavender Jehovah had told Moses that he could not bring Israel into Canaan (Num. 20:12). Joshua, Moses’ friend and companion, a younger man, would lead the people into that promised land. “But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
The Power of the Gospel Message
By Earl E. Robertson We contend that the power ‘ to save sinners is the gospel of Christ (Rom. 1:16), not the preacher. In the New Testament emphasis was given to the message rather than the messenger. Paul wrote, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God …
Is The Preacher A Deacon?
By Dick Blackford No, of course not. The church had preachers before n had deacons. In Paul’s letters to Timothy the qualifications of elders and deacons are given aside from Timothy’s responsibilities as a preacher. To further pursue the answer to this question, we must identify our terms. What On Earth In Heaven’s Name Is A …
Is A Preacher “The” Minister?
By Irvin Himmel It is sometimes very difficult for a person to give up misconceptions, inaccurate expressions, and unscriptural ideas. It takes a depth of honesty and fair-mindedness which some people lack to completely lay aside all prejudice and allow the mind to be guided by the word of God. While we are declaring with the …