By Ernest A. Finley Where are we headed as a nation? I speak of America. Of course, only God knows the answer. But a look at history might help us to see what probably lies ahead. Take a look at Israel. When Israel faithfully served God, it prospered. But when it became like its sinful neighbors, …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Some Thoughts on Withdrawing
By Robert W. Goodman Every group that stands for anything has a problem of what to do when. those identified with it violate its established standards. In the church, we have come to use two phrases to describe this: “church discipline” and “withdrawing fellowship.” It is interesting to note that these expressions are not found in …
Terence McLean Versus the Apostle Peter
By Weldon E. Warnock The apostle Peter said, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). Terence McLean, preacher of Grace Bible Church, and proprietor of two religious bookstores in the Dayton area, wrote a tract, entitled “Acts 2:38,” repudiating what Peter said …
“Bible Baptist” – A Non-Sequitur
By P.J. Casebolt In legal jargon, the term non sequitur simply means, “It does not follow.” And, just because there is a church which calls itself the “Bible Baptist” church, it does not follow that such a church is mentioned in the Bible. Neither does it follow that just because one man in the Bible was …