By Thomas G. O’Neal I appreciate the invitation of brother Mike Willis to participate in this special issue of Guardian of Truth. The confidence in me such an invitation expresses is very much appreciated. Two terms are important to this article, faith and opinion. Consulting standard works like Strong’s and Young’s Concordance one learns that the …
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By Clinton D. Hamilton Sometimes a querist is concerned with an issue that has several aspects. Accordingly, a series of questions is expressed. Such is the case in this instance. Submitted below is the language of the querist in pinpointing the matters for consideration. Questions: “Please comment on 1 Corinthians 6:1, Acts 16:25 and Romans 13 …
By Larry Ray Hafley It has been suggested that before an issue or doctrine is sufficient to disrupt fellowship among brethren that three criteria must be considered. First, is the issue clear? Is it generally understood and acknowledged as truth? If so, it may be used to “draw a line of fellowship.” If not, then the …
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By Bobby Witherington There are many vital questions concerning which various members of the church are in strong disagreement. In fact, some would even take issue with the first sentence of this article which mentions “members of the church. ” You see, they would have us believe that “church” is wrongly translated, that Jesus therefore did …
