By Johnie Edwards There are those who believe that since Jesus was human while he was one the earth, therefore he is still human in heaven. There are some real problems with this idea. Paul said, “Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption” …
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Dear Abby, Newspapers and the Bible
By Don Willis Newspapers attempt to keep the public aware of current ethics and attitudes. Enclosed is a letter to Dear Abby (Houston Post, 9/24/90, p. B-8) from a concerned brother. Paragraphing is deleted to conserve space. Dear Abby, I have a sister who taught at the local high school until she was found guilty of …
What Is the “Washing of Regeneration”?
By Ferrell Jenkins He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit (Tit. 3:5, NASB). In Titus 3:5 the apostle Paul declares that “God saved us” and that such was done “according to his …
Discipleship and the Age of Accountability
By Shane Scott Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19, NASB). The Greek word that we translate “disciple” (mathetes) derives from the Greek verb “to learn” (manthano). A disciple, then, is a person who is a pupil, …
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