By Johnie Edwards There was a time when there were no denominations, Catholic or Protestant. In the days of the apostles men were just Christians. “. . . And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch” (Acts 1 Y:26). Gospel preachers persuaded them to just be a “Christian” (Acts 26:28). Peter said, “Yet if any …
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That Dreaded Enemy: The Tape Recorder
By Tom Roberts Scenario 1: A noted preacher steps into the pulpit. His presence has been advertised far and near and an appreciative audience has gathered to hear this man proclaim a message. He is advanced in years, has spent many years in preaching and, when he speaks, people listen. He has been called an orator, …
Prejudicial Experts
By Donald P. Ames Someone once said, “Don’t believe everything you hear, and only half of what you see.” The wisdom of that statement was certainly evident if you just casually glanced at the UPI release from Berkeley, California entitled “Dead Sea Scroll God’s Word: Expert” (as reported in the Chicago Sun Times, Feb. 20, 1979). …
Bible Basics: No Condemnation In Christ
By Earl Robertson Having shown in Romans seven that the law of Moses could not save a man Paul begins, with chapter eight, saying, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Earlier he had shown that in his infancy, he …