By Dorval L. McClister Elders Planning The Work As elders are overseers of the local church, this involves the responsibility of elders to plan the work that is needed. Generally, if nothing is planned, nothing is accomplished. In order to plan the work to be done, the elders need to meet regularly. Get together once each …
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Near Sunrise Of A Dark Day
By Keith Ward Dale Carnegie was not a gospel preacher. Dale Carnegie promotes the very “persuasive words of wisdom” that Paul disdained. Dale Carnegie’s purpose is to teach one to effectively package and sell himself and/or a product. The gospel is not a product but a way of life. Dale Carnegie’s methods are the age-old techniques …
Can We Understand The Bible Alike?
By James Bond Often times we are told that the Bible cannot be understood alike. Many excuse religious division on the premises that the Bible cannot be understood. I am a firm believer that, if it is understood at all, it will be understood alike. Christians in the first century understood God’s word. They were united …
Are We Saved By Works?
By Jady W. Copeland If the Bible does not contradict itself (and I believe it doesn’t), then two passages need harmonizing, for in James 2:24 we find we are justified by works and in Ephesians 2:8-9 Paul says we are not saved by works. On the surface these would seem to conflict one to the other …