By Robert H. West “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” The above passage has figured very prominently in the current controversy concerning benevolent institutions. Some brethren contend that this passage is authority for the …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
He That Overcometh
By Leslie Diestelkamp The purity of the church is a matter of vital concern to every true Christian. Many New Testament passages emphasize the necessity of such purity. The letters to the seven churches of Asia (Rev. 2 & 3) are most significant in portraying the Lord’s desires for the churches. Yet, in searching those seven …
Demonology (2)
By Jerry C. Ray In a previous article the concepts of the heathen writers, the Hellenistic writers, and the “church Fathers” concerning demonology were presented. Three modernistic theories to explain away New Testament demonology were considered and answered. At this point let’s notice a basic fallacy in the Modernist’s denial of the existence of demons in …
A Church Kitchen – And Why Not?
By Charles G. Maples In talking with brethren concerning kitchens, “fellowship” halls, etc., etc., I find that many who object to such do not know just why they object. Many have concluded that such is wrong, but cannot say just WHY. On the other hand, there are many who, although a part of a congregation opposed …