By James P. Needham In Philippians 4:5, Paul said, “Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
For Churches, Too?
By Larry Ray Hafley The snippet below was sent in by Bill Reeves, a brother beloved in the Lord. According to a televised CBS news report, Aug. 30, 1999, a privately owned Lutheran High School in Michigan demonstrated how it deals with teen violence: a strict dress code! Girls wear modest dresses; boys wear shirts and …
A Beating Heart That Didn’t Stop
By Bobby Graham Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven (Matt. 18:10). Many of us have seen the bumper sticker that says, “Abortion stops a beating heart.” Is it …
Current Misunderstandings of Autonomy
By Steve Wallace The Bible teaches local church autonomy. However, it seems that some brethren do not understand this subject as well as one would hope. This is seen from their condemning or refusing that which the Bible allows with regards to autonomy. Let us notice some examples. With Regards to Advising Other Churches About a …