By Mike Willis Inasmuch as some have become disenchanted with our “narrow-minded, exclusive sect which thinks that they constitute the only saved people in the world,” I think it might be good for us to remember or reconsider, whichever might be the case, how we became so narrow-minded. The entire basis on which we have stood …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
A Disclaimer
By Cecil Willis Occasionally it becomes prudent to repeat what one often has said before, or something which he assumes everyone already understands. Such are the circumstances regarding the matters about which we now write. We have a disclaimer in our catalog. It reads in part: “Only the Bible can be recommended without reservation. The mere …
Apostle
By James Sanders Our English word apostle is taken from the Greek apostolos: Originally apostle was not thought of as a religious word. The most basic meaning of apostolos (apostle) is connected with a “sending forth” of a “commission.” One who was sent forth with a commission or to represent another was called an apostolos. A …
Teacher: Consider Thyself (II)
By Jimmy Tuten, Jr. In a previous article I focused attention on the need for the Bible class teacher to consider himself in view of the great and wonderful task performed. This writing is a continuation of those thoughts. No group of workers is more important in the activities of the local church than teachers. The …