By Mike Willis The Sermon on the Mount opens with the Beatitudes, one of which states, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God” (Matt. 5:9). Men should love peace and learn how to make it. There are things that men do that disrupt the peace of brethren and, therefore, …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Friendships and Seniority
By Paul K. Williams I was 27 years old when I was a central figure in a church split. It was the most harrowing time of my life. After I agreed to move to that congregation and before the time for the move had come, an institutional preacher told that church that I would split …
Rubel Shelly And Billy Graham, Again
By Larry Ray Hafley (Introductory Note: As you will see, Margaret was not pleased with our rebuke of Rubel Shelly for his participation and fellowship with Billy Graham who, as we noted, even some conservative Baptists have refused to accept [Truth Magazine, 2/17/00]. Our response, in italics, is given following each of her paragraphs.) Mr. …
Is There a Doctor in the House?
By Connie W. Adams Jesus addressed the multitudes and his disciples in Matthew 23 and aimed some of his strongest words at the religious leaders of his time. He said that as long as the scribes and Pharisees taught what the law of Moses said, they should give heed to the law in spite of …