By Mike Willis For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead (2 Cor. 5:14). There are several things which motivate men to obedience to Christ, several of which are mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5. Paul mentioned this things: (a) The expected inheritance of …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Not Guilty Says Who?
By Harry Osborne The recent trial of William Kennedy Smith revealed some disturbing facts about accepted sexual behavior in this country. A jury found Mr. Smith “not guilty” of the charge of rape and that decision must be respected as legitimate under the law of the land. However, the conduct admitted by Mr. Smith in the …
Exclusive Religion, Exclusive Truth
By Dan King In the Old Testament’s description of the Samaritans and their religion, the author of the second book of Kings notes that they “feared Jehovah, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations from among whom they had been carried away” (17:33). He concludes his’ discussion of them with this summary: …
Paying Tribute to the Bible
By Ron Halbrook Some beautiful tributes to the Bible have been written. Consider the following: The Bible This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrine is holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions …