By Olen Holderby Isaiah 59:20 predicts, “And the redeemer shall come to Zion”; however, the word “redeemer” is not found in the New Testament, though the idea is there. Paul tells us that the Lord “gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity” (Fit. 2:14). The one who redeems would certainly be …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Baptized For The Dead
By Luther Everett It has been said that there are as many interpretations of 1 Corinthians 15:29 as there have been commentators. While I find this a little hard to believe, it is true that this verse has been the subject of much speculation. Indeed, it is a very difficult passage which does not lend itself …
The Destruction of Jerusalem
By Clint Springer The temple in Jerusalem had been torn down and rebuilt twice, was full of splendor and riches, but Jesus plainly said it would be completely razzed. They wanted to know when? Notice that these things concerned the apostles. They were living in troublesome times. A good commentary will tell of actual earthquakes, famines …
You Are Not the Judge!
By Louis J. Sharp God always has had “messengers” to deliver his Word to the people. Each “messenger” is obligated to deliver God’s message not his own. By the pen of inspiration, Paul wrote: “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel; …