What Kind of Death Did Jesus Die?

By Stephen P. Willis In 1 Cor. 2:2, Paul said, “For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” In making a comparison between the wisdom of men and the wisdom of God, Paul singled out the theme of the Gospel Plan of Salvation: Jesus Christ and Him crucified. When discussing …

For the Truth’s Sake: Contend for the Faith

By Ron Halbrook For the truth’s sake, Christians should “earnestly contend for the faith” (Jude 3). Debate is a verbal study, answer, defense, discussion. Paul was “set for” it. Peter said to be “always ready” to engage in it (Phil, 1:17; 1 Pet. 3:15). Most people today believe it is not right for the Bible to …

Has Arnold Hardin Left Us?

By Mike Willis In recent years, a good number of conservative brethren have departed from the faith in pursuing the unity-in-diversity apostasy which is presently raging. A list of those men who have departed from the faith would include each of the following: Edward Fudge, Jerry Phillips, Ronnie Compton, Bill Holcomb, Gordon Wilson, etc. One brother …

Sermon on the Mount: Least and Great In the Kingdom

By Keith Sharp The scribes and Pharisees were evidently convinced that Jesus was bent on loosening the demands of the law of God (cf. Matt. 9:9-17; 12:1-14; 15:1-2; Jn. 5:1-18). The new “free men in Christ” unity cult makes the very same tragic mistake today. W. Carl Ketcherside exults: “Now I am freed from the law …