By Larry Ray Hafley Have you ever felt, forlorn, forsaken, forgotten? If so: 1. Consider Jesus: “He cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith, . . . What, could ye not watch with me one hour?” (Matt. 26:40) “Then the disciples forsook him and fled” (Matt. 26:56). “From that time many of his …
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The Apostles’ Doctrine and Fellowship
By Kevin Campbell The Pruett and Lobit Street church of Christ in Baytown, Texas held a lectureship on November 18, 19 and 20, 1994 on the theme of “The Apostles’ Doctrine and Fellowship.” The subjects and speakers for each lecture were: “Romans 14: Recognizing God’s Children,” by Tom Roberts; “Romans 14 and the Elastic Gospel,” by …
From Heaven or From Men
By Clinton D. Hamilton The questions to be considered in this column are those often being asked concerning sins committed by one prior to conversion. Some contend that the alien sinner can only commit one sin which is said to be that of unbelief. Accordingly, the argument made in consequence of this affirmation is that …
Ahhhhhhhhh Feel Yore Pain
By Dick Blackford The president has taken a lot of ribbing over his use of this phrase. It is designed to convince people that he identifies with them. It was used frequently during his campaign for office. It is the politically correct way to get people on your side. Likewise, some of our brethren seek to …