By David Pratte Since “Buster” Dobbs is now co-owner of the Firm Foundation, the recent Dobbs-Smelser debate in Ft. Wayne has taken on greater significance than we originally anticipated. The propositions were uniquely worded statements on the issues of sponsoring churches and church-supported benevolent institution. We are convinced that Dobbs’ arguments will be a problem for …
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Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt Houchen Question: What is meant by the statement in Matthew 11: 19, “But wisdom is justified of her children “? Reply: The wording of the statement in the question is from the King James Version. The American Standard Version reads: “And wisdom is justified by her works.” The context of the verse is seen …
What Determines Happiness
By Jimmy Tuten Our nation is founded upon a declaration that gives each person the right to pursue happiness. Ibis desire of our founding fathers was motivated by the knowledge that Jehovah desires man’s greatest good. God wants man to be happy. The entire Bible is permeated with the word “blessed” which means “happy.” Quite contrary …
Sinning While In The Light
By Mike Willis More and more I read articles on how a Christian’s sins are forgiven. Some brethren affirm that a Christian commits sins without leaving the light. Below are several statements which take that position. The names and sources are omitted to focus our attention on the issue rather than the persons involved. But there …