By John Berlin In Matthew 16:18, we read, “And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the Gates of Hell (Hades) shall not prevail against it.” From this very important passage of scripture, we learn several things. First and foremost, it should teach us …
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THAT’S A GOOD QUESTION
By Larry Ray Hafley QUESTION: From Indiana: “Are there any scriptural objections to prevent conducting a marriage ceremony (not reception, etc.) inside a church building? (This would include the exchanging of vows and remarks by the evangelist only.)” REPLY: The answer to this question depends on who you ask! Seriously, this response will not suit, soothe, …
Mormonism (III): Prophecies that Fell Through and Other Strange Ideas
By Ronald D. Howes One of the distinct advantages of growing up in Chugiak, Alaska is the opportunity to know and work with Mormons on their home territory. Alaska has long been a. Mormon mission field. One of my schoolmates, a 16 year-old Mormon priest and elder (at the time), walked up to me and said, …
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Spiritual Gifts (II): Gifts of Revelation
By Bruce Edwards, Jr. Introduction to 1 Cor. 12 The apostle Paul begins 1 Corinthians 12 by pointing out to the brethren there what spiritual gifts are not. Erdman expresses the undoubted rationale behind Paul’s discourse on the charismata, “These supernatural endowments were being regarded by the Corinthian Christians as ends in themselves. They were being …
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