By R.J. Evans W.E. Vine defines “patience” as “an abiding under.” Thus, patience can be thought of as “uncomplaining endurance.” We are told by the inspired apostle Peter to “add . . . to temperance patience” (2 Pet. 1:6). This grace must be added to our lives if we are going to be successful in living …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
My Beginning Message
By Olen Holderby During forty-five years of preaching I have found it helpful, in beginning my labors at any new place, to begin with a good understanding between the local brethren and me. To accomplish this, in my first sermon I normally would offer both explanations and expectations. My personal limitations are fully explained; and my …
Matthew’s “Good News” Of Jesus Christ
By Luther W. Martin The first book of the New Testament, was written by Matthew, a resident of Capernaum. At this time, the Roman government had established a custom-house at Capernaum, and Matthew, a publican, had been appointed as a resident deputy (portitor), a collector of taxes, for the Romans. Portitors were not popular among their …
What Will Make The Church Grow?
By Hoyt H. Houchen The above question is often asked by members of the church. Those who are sound in the faith will ponder upon this question, not from the standpoint of numbers alone, but as to what will make the church grow spiritually what will make a strong church, one that will be pleasing in …