By Roy E. Cogdill (1907-1985) Certain ones from the household of Chloe had informed Paul that there were divisions among the brethren in Corinth. When he wrote to the church there, deeply concerned about their contentions, Paul condemned them for their “carnality,” and pointed out at least two indications or expressions of a carnal mind: glorying …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
“Footnotes”
By Steve Wolfgang Footnote: “From the Papers,” Gospel Advocate, XXXIX (May 27,1897), 322. “The church of the New Testament is no such institution as that word conveys to the mind of the average man. In New Testament times, religion was on an individual basis, and the church was a spiritual body over which Christ was the …
Freeman’s Open Door
By Warren E. Berkley As a boy, I still remember brother Cecil Douthitt warning brethren about apostasy and false doctrine. One thing that stays in my memory is this: Brother Douthitt often remarked: “In every specimen of false doctrine, the false teacher – on some point – is missing or ignoring some basic concept of Bible …
Heaven Centered?
By Larry Ray Hafley It is possible for one to forsake the assembly even when he is “in church.” It is done by various means – sleeping, daydreaming, playing with babies, trimming one’s nails, etc. Likewise, it is possible to be worldly-minded even while doing good works. Let me explain. Perhaps I am judging others by …