By Larry Ray Hafley Zacchaeus, the little rich, notorious, conniving, defrauder and extortionist, has repented and been forgiven (Luke 19:8-10). Now, how do I treat him? He cheated me and my family out of a lot of money. Tell me, how am I supposed to act towards him? Should I coldly ignore him and hold …
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Jesus and the New Testament
By Paul K. Williams The gospels were not written simply to show the correct interpretation of the Old Testament law. They were written to help Christians to believe in Jesus, understand Jesus, and to understand the kingdom of heaven. In an article I read recently, Dan Billingsly, a liberal preacher who teaches that a man …
Causes Of Indifference
By Donnie V. Rader Soft preaching comforts those who are indifferent. Judah of Isaiah’s day cried out for “smooth things” (Isa. 30:10). Soft preaching does little to prick the heart in sin. Some who are indifferent never were diligent or zealous. Others have lost the fervor they once had. What causes people to be or …
“Watch Out, He’ll Write You Up”
By Tom M. Roberts Preachers in the same yoke learn from one another, uphold one another in troublesome times, encourage one another and serve as examples for others. This is especially true of older preachers who serve as role models for young- Gospel preachers are the best friends gospel preachers have. While it is true …