By Ron Daly The Holy Spirit through Paul, the Lord’s apostle, enjoins, “And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Col. 3:17). In the context of 1 Corinthians 10, discussing Israel’s idolatry, and fornication, Paul warned believers to …
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By Ron Halbrook III. Apostasy Through Centralization A. Danger of Apostasy. If we are disciples of Christ, we cannot substitute some other pattern for his own pattern of independent and autonomous churches, each overseeing its own work. When elders advocate a different practice, they speak “perverse things” which lead men away from Christ in the name …
By Clinton D. Hamilton This is the first column as query editor of the Guardian of Truth I have written. It seems appropriate, therefore, for me to express some introductory comments. Comments About Hoyt Houchen All of us express to Hoyt Houchen sincere gratitude for his work in editing this column with diligence, grace, and sincerity. …
By John A. Smith I recently had the opportunity to attend a special seminar for ministers and teachers at Possibilities Unlimited (a unique drug and alcohol treatment center for young people in Lexington, KY). I was not prepared for what I was going to experience. Few things that I have seen in my life have affected …
