By Donnie V. Rader A Study Of Nehemiah The story of Nehemiah is that of rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem following the Jews’ return from Babylonian captivity. In this book we see a people who feared God. Nehemiah described the people to God as those who “desire to fear Your name” (Neh. 1:11). Later in …
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A Silver Lining
By Joy Powers In the midst of turmoil, there is a silver lining. The story goes like this . . . The weather is beautiful; a perfect day for baseball. Players are dressed in their uniforms. Hot dogs are cooking. The popcorn has been popped. Fans have arrived. “Play ball,” cries the umpire. Players run …
Controversy, Debate, and the Progress of Truth
By Ron Halbrook False teachers are “enemies of the cross of Christ” because their error has the effect of undoing what Christ sought to accomplish by dying on the cross: save the souls of sinners. Controversy and Debate Truth and Error Battle for the Souls of Men Since the time when Satan first introduced deception, …
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The Value of the Bible
By Lewis Willis The Bible is the inspired Word of God. Paul affirms as much in 2 Timothy 3:16 when he says, “All scripture is giv- en by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” Because this is so, we in churches of Christ emphasize that …