By Johnie Edwards Tongue speaking in the Bible was the ability given one to speak in a language he did not know and had not studied. A careful reading of Acts 2:1-11 will show that the apostles of Christ were given this power. The feast of Pentecost brought “Jews, devout men, out of every nation under …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
I Hate Religion, Says Jesus Fanatic
By Norman E. Fultz The radio talk-show guest was discussing the evil effects of hard rock music. Lyrics promoting Satanism and glorifying suicide were specified as areas of concern. A caller took issue with the speaker and referred to him as a religious fanatic. The show’s guest quickly responded with, “I’m not a religious fanatic. I …
The Indwelling of Sin
By Bob Pulliam One of the most fundamental aspects of Christianity is the everyday life we live. It is many times pictured as a walk (2 Cor. 5:7; Eph. 4: 1; Rom. 8:4). It is to be a conscious effort toward purity and uprightness: and no place better confirms this than the seventh and eighth chapters …
A Respectable Sin?
By Randy Blackaby There is a sin which has become respectable these days. That sin is forsaking the assembly or failing to worship the Lord on a regular basis. There are brethren who seem to feel absolutely no guilt about going camping, fishing or visiting on the Lord’s Day, so long as they “make their appearance” …