By Jimmy TutenThis treatise is an attempt to alert brethren to the dangers and doctrinal perversions associated with a segment of the "Total Commitment" philosophy known as "Quiet Time." Various brotherhood journals have dealt with problems of the Crossroads approach to personal evangelism, campus … [Read more...]

By Bill Cavender"And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of Jehovah's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And many peoples shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain … [Read more...]

By Tommy L. McClureDoes the word of God contain all we need relative to our spiritual well-being and religious guidance, or must we look to some other source? Is it complete or incomplete? Many religious people, by their acceptance of and adherence to human rules of faith in the form of manuals, … [Read more...]

By Donald WillisHow refreshingly do we sing, "Oh victory in Jesus. . - . " Speaking of the difficulties in overcoming the weaknesses of the flesh, Paul queried, "Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Rom. 7:24-25). And announcing the defeat of … [Read more...]

By Robert F. TurnerIn a recent letter a respected preacher and reader of Guardian of Truth asked me to write something on Psalms 19:12-13. Neither of us believe David was asking for an unconditional forgiveness of sins of ignorance. Both of us believe one may sin in ignorance (Lk. 12:47-48) -- but … [Read more...]

By Keith PruittChrist declared His intention to establish the church (Matt. 16:18). Built upon the premise of Christ's deity, the church was to stand as the fulfillment of ancient prophecy regarding an eternal kingdom (Isa. 2; Dan. 2; 2 Sam. 7). On the first Pentecost after Christ's death, the … [Read more...]

By Frank JamersonIn Hal Lindsey's speculative book, The Late Great Planet Earth, he says: "God's kingdom will be characterized by peace and equity, and by universal spirituality and knowledge of the Lord. Even the animals and reptiles will lose their ferocity and no longer be carnivorous" (p. … [Read more...]

By A Concerned FatherThere is an increasing incidence of so-called "shotgun weddings" among members of our Lord's church. It is apparent that the primary cause of this is fornication. In fact, statistics show that more than I million teenage girls get pregnant each year! But does fornication that … [Read more...]

By Irven LeeYour plans may be very private property which you do not wish to make public. You have the right of privacy, and you have the right to change your plans as you mature, but you do need to have some purpose in life. Aimlessness is foolishness. Life is more than a bundle of impulses. This … [Read more...]

By Gary L. FiscusMy eldest daughter sometimes walks through the house and permeates each hallway and room with her perfume. Frequently, it is "nice." Other times it smells like "Essence of Dime Store."In reading an illustration of how a fragrance lingers in a room, or flower stems stain the hands of … [Read more...]