By John Isaac Edwards History repeats itself! The children of Israel cried out to the prophets, “speak unto us smooth things” (Isa. 30:10) and Jeremiah declared, “The prophets prophesy falsely. . . . and my people love to have it so” (Jer. 5:31). What happened then is going on today! The time has come “when …
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By Tom M. Roberts The militancy and aggressiveness of the gospel of Christ is an undeniable facet of New Testament Christianity. The uniqueness and distinctiveness of Jesus as the Son of God, the church which he established, and the “one faith” that the Holy Spirit revealed allows no quarter or compromise with false Christs, counterfeit …
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By Connie W. Adams The ecumenical mood has caught up with us. Instead of uniformity of belief and practice, based on objective truth, the going concern is for “unity in diversity.” In an attempt to broaden the base of fellowship, a smooth, but deadly Calvinistic doctrine has been pressed into service. It opens the door …
By Harold Fite The theme of this special issue of Truth Magazine revolves around Isaiah 30:10. God’s people wanted a change! They informed their seers that they would have to change their way of thinking. They instructed the prophets to cease prophesying “right things,” but “prophesy deceits” — to speak “smooth things.” God’s word …
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