By Fred A. Shewmaker If the Mosaical law did not give “instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16), how was it possible for Zacharias and Elisabeth to be “righteous” and “blameless” (Lk. 1:6)? Not long ago it was necessary for me to address this question. Another person read my answer, and urged me to put it in …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Stewards
By Lewis Willis In his Dictionary of New Testament Words, W.E. Vine defines the Greek word oikonomos, which is translated “steward, stewardship.” He said it “primarily denoted the manager of a household or estate,” usually slaves or former slaves (74). The principal idea of ” steward” was servant – “stewardship” was a service role. What might …
Review of the Harrell-Willis Exchange
By Tom M. Roberts One of the most unique religious exchanges between brethren occurred during the lectures at Florida College, February 5, 1991. The participants were Ed Harrell and Mike Willis, introduced by then-president Bob Owen, as they discussed Marriage, Divorce and Fellowship. Though not a part of the regular lectures, the feature was arranged by …
Day of Prayer and Fasting
By Jeffrey Asher The following statement appeared in The Southwest Story (Vol. 23, No. 11), a publication of the Southwest Church of Christ in Amarillo, Texas: I am anticipating a wonderful day Sunday as we spend a whole hour devoted to the Lord’s Supper. To prepare our minds and bodies for Sunday, the elders have called …