By Milburn Cockrell, editor the Berea Baptist Banner “The Bible teaches that a sinner is saved at the point of faith in Christ before baptism in water.” The proposition for this debate is: “The Bible teaches that a sinner is saved at the point of faith in Christ before baptism in water.” As the man who …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
A Tribute to a friend
By O.C. Birdwell Since January of 1977 James Yates has been a dedicated, loyal, and loved member of the board of directors of the Guardian of Truth Foundation. At the annual board meeting for 1993, he asked to be relieved of his duties on the board. He has given 16 years of work that has been …
Animal Rights: A Beef With Beef
By Harry R. Osborne An interesting debate is raging in modem society over animal rights. It has promise of being a virtual “theater of the absurd.” On the one side, the animal-rights activists are claiming the use of animals to benefit humans is “morally wrong.” Among those on the other side are a group of scientists …
Another Statistic
By Dan Madrigal Recently, pro basketball star Michael Jordan’s father James was murdered by two young men. Needless to say this event became the impetus for much talk and analysis about a great many things. I want to take the opportunity to do the same, but also to make some biblical observations as well. The Rise …