By Austin Mobley In Proverbs four we see the earnestness and tenderness of the father’s instructions and entreaties as he urges his son to ever keep before his eyes and in his heart the word of God. The great physical blessings of life and health are promised if the son will follow the father’s good teachings …
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For the Truth’s Sake (II): The Inspired Word
By Ron Halbrook The Bible is the Word of God. This the Bible claims. Expressions like “the Lord spake unto Moses” appear hundreds of times in Genesis through Deuteronomy. David’s Psalms are famous. David made this claim for his writings, “The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue” (2 …
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Scriptural, Unscriptural, Anti-scriptural
By Luther Blackmon These are some terms that are often used, but I fear little understood even by members of the church. Let us take them in reverse order and examine each one. Anti-scriptural: means “against” or “opposite” the scripture. When one commits murder or adultery, for example, he is acting in violation of a direct …
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Pornography and Citizenship
By Bob Felkner A good citizen will obey the laws of the nation in which he lives (Rom. 13:1-7). Not only should he obey those laws, but he should also encourage legal action against criminals. We usually insist on the prosecution of murderers, rapists, thieves, and dope peddlers, but what about smut peddlers? Why do we …