By Ferrell Jenkins He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit (Tit. 3:5, NASB). In Titus 3:5 the apostle Paul declares that “God saved us” and that such was done “according to his …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Discipleship and the Age of Accountability
By Shane Scott Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19, NASB). The Greek word that we translate “disciple” (mathetes) derives from the Greek verb “to learn” (manthano). A disciple, then, is a person who is a pupil, …
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E.A. “Dike” Dicus: (March 14, 1913-November 3, 1990)
By Lewis Willis On November 3, 1990, Emrold Aaron Dicus, affectionately known as “Dike,” finished his journey in time. His funeral service was conducted on November 7, 1990 at the building of the Lorain Avenue Church in Cleveland, Ohio. The building was filled with his family, brethren, business associates and friends. Interment was at Sunset Memorial …
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Spiritual Maturity
By Tom M. Roberts Most of us understand that “maturing” is more than simply growing old. Maturity is the process where one passes from childhood into adulthood with the acquired ability to use wisdom and experience in the decisions of life. By the very nature of life, juveniles should ripen, develop and become well-versed in the …