By Irvin Himmel We need to know what the Bible teaches. Sometimes people are surprised to learn that popular ideas are without support in the word of God. Deathbed Repentance Many religious people, and some who are not really religious, hold to the belief that an individual can go through life in disregard of God’s will …
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Handling Aright the Word of Truth (VIII)
By Morris W. R. Bailey In our previous article, it was pointed out that handling aright the word of truth requires that we make the proper distinction between miraculous phenomena and the permanent order which said miracles were instrumental in establishing. Examples given were the miracle of creation which brought the universe into existence, and the …
Peace (II): Peace Makers or Peace Lovers?
William Barclay is a preacher and writer of some note in the Church of Scotland. His books should be read with discrimination, but they can be very refreshing and informative. I was impressed by his comment on the seventh beatitude. In part, here is what he said: “The blessing is on the peace-makers not …
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Unity (IV): Concepts of Unity through the Centuries (2)
By Ron Halbrook Unity through Pietism Pietism is related to mystical, inward, or intangible unity. Pietism is also related historically to the Quietist movement which promoted unity on the basis of saintly character-all who manifested good character were one regardless. of religious affiliation. The Pietists spoke much of an inward rebirth resulting in fellowship within “an …
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