By Michael R. Baggett That the preacher has the right to a wife is taught clearly in 1 Corinthians 9:5. Cephas (Peter) is said to have had a wife. Little is said about her, but I suppose she had many of the same problems and concerns the preacher’s wife has today. I have no doubt that …
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How Does One Know That He Is a “Genuine Believer?
By David V. Hurst Imitations exist today on every hand; imitation gold, imitation leather, imitation flavors, the list is endless. The same thing is true of religion. We are aware that imitation religions exist on every street corner. However, is it possible that in the pews of those who call themselves after Christ, that imitations are …
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The Thrasher-Jackson Debate on Church Benevolence
By Wayne Greeson Brother Thomas N. Thrasher met brother Roger Jackson in public debate in northern Alabama on June 3-4 and 6-7, on the subject of church benevolence. The first two nights were conducted near Somerville, Alabama, at the Union church of Christ building where Roger Jackson regularly preaches. These first two nights, the proposition was, …
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Are You Saved?
By Ron Halbrook God has provided or offered salvation from sin for every soul. The Father prepared a perfect plan for saving the lost, “according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Eph. 3:11). The Son of God died on the cross as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. “This is …