By Harry R. Osborne In the last article, we saw that Romans 14 instructed brethren who differed on eating meat to “receive” one another. Our study of the context revealed the difference under consideration was one in which both practices (eating and abstaining from meat) were right in and of themselves -they were matters of indifference. …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Romans 14: What Saith the Scripture?
By Harry R. Osborne In every generation, there is an attempt to justify a “broader fellowship” to include those preaching and practicing some sin or doctrinal error. The attempt to justify such invariably includes Romans 14. The advocate of a “broader fellowship” notes the apostle’s instructions to “receive” the one with whom we have a difference …
The Law Is Good
By Mike Willis In 1 Timothy 1:8, Paul wrote, “But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully.” With all of the recent writings about “law,” one could get the impression that law is bad. Those in the grace-unity movement have emphasized that the New Testament is a series of love …
Speaking The Truth In Love
By Ronny E. Hinds Having and knowing the truth on any issue is not sufficient. We must speak the truth out of a disposition of love for the one being taught. Every elder, preacher, teacher and member must understand and be warned by this. Why? Because the Scriptures teach it. Paul’s God-inspired statement to the Christians …