By Ron Halbrook My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence (Jn. 18:36). The separation of church and state is no mere accident or expediency, but was clearly …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Identifying False Teachers
By Dub McClish As our Lord drew the Sermon of the Mount to a close, he gave the following warning: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. By their fruits ye shall know them” (Matt. 7:15-16). Do we still need this warning? It is presently easier to …
A Line in the Sand
By Burl Young Some months ago our President said that he was “drawing a line in the sand” as pertains to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and possible invasion of Saudi Arabia. Since the President was speaking metaphorically, we realize that he meant that no more aggression would be tolerated. Likewise, it is time that we …
Why Was Stephen Stoned?
By Wayne Greeson In the midst of the rapid growth of the church at Jerusalem came turmoil. The church was threatened by internal strife, The strife was not doctrinal, but was born of a genuine problem, the neglect of the Hellenist widows in the daily distribution of food. This real problem stirred petty passions and politics …