By Michael Garrison The word “must” is used several times in the Scriptures. Some do not know the meaning of the word or else they ignore the meaning in an attempt to hold to a position they think to be scriptural. First, we should define the word. Strong’s dictionary defines it as: “it is (was, etc.) …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Conversion Experiences and Phariseeism
By Larry Ray Hafley Perhaps you are familiar with the classic conversion experiences of those in denominationalism. They cite their “testimony,” or give their “experience of grace,”. relating how they “received Christ as” their “personal Savior.” Generally, upon their confession that “God hath for Christ’s sake” pardoned their sins, they are presented to their denomination as …
One in Ten Homosexual?
By John A. Smith The ad reproduced below appeared in the Lexington Herald-Leader (January 15, 1989) and is part of a terrible lie and deliberate homosexual recruitment program funded by the Lexington area homosexual community. Like Lot in ancient Sodom (2 Pet. 2:7-8), righteous souls today need to be sorely vexed when such lies are spread …
The Restoration Concept
By Frank Jamerson The concepts. that people have are extremely important. Our convictions and actions basically come from our concepts. It is also important that we study history that we may learn from the mistakes of others. Restoration history is interesting, though we are not disciples of the “Restoration Movement,” but of Christ. About two years …