By Tom O’Neal Many times in print and to him in person I referred to the late Harlan Elwood Phillips as my “second dad.” He was born near Bowling Green, Kentucky on October 31, 1916, and passed away in Tampa, Florida on April 5, 2000. He was baptized into Christ at the 12th Street church …
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Redemption
By Johnie Edwards A new movie was recently filmed in Bloomington, Indiana called, “Redemption.” The Bible often speaks of redemption. Thus, we take a look: 1. Christ Died to Redeem Us. Paul wrote Titus concerning Christ, “Who have himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar …
Billy Ashworth Passes
By Steve Wolfgang William Casey Ashworth, Sr., known to friends and Christians as “Billy,” passed from this life about 5:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 7. His loving wife of 57 years, Lois, and other family members were at his side when he crossed over. Billy is survived by Lois; a son, Bill; a daughter, Bette (Mrs. Steve …
Baptism: In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, or in the Name of Jesus Christ?
By Ron Halbrook From time to time, discussions have occurred over whether baptism is “in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” or is “in the name of Jesus Christ” (Matt. 28:19; Acts 2:38). It is both! “In the Name of”: Authority, Power, the Right to Command “In the name …