By Steven F. Deaton Often, after pointing out someone’s error from the Bible, you will hear, “It’s not right to condemn others. Judge not that ye be not judged.” Notice that the com- plaint criticizes criticism — you cannot have it both ways! Is there any biblical precedent for condemning error in the religious world? …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Young People’s Lectureships
By Donnie Rader It is becoming quite common for churches to plan a young people’s lectureship, special week-end, or Saturday study. I have been invited to and participated in some of these programs. Usually these consist of three or four “lectures” by young preachers whose material is geared toward young people and their needs. I …
Tolerate, Then Embrace
By Larry Ray Hafley Concerning our moral and spiritual culture, a commentator said, “What this generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace.” Both sacred and secular history have proven the truth of this assessment time and time again. Everything from dancing to drinking, from abortion to mercy killing, has gone from toleration to acceptance. In …
Why I Believe The Bible
By Bobby Witherington We live in a book-filled world. Regardless of whether or not one believes the Bible, he has to concur with its affirmation that “of making many books there is no end” (Eccl. 12:12). However, most books have a relatively small readership, a minimal influence upon people in general, and a short life …