By David Weaks The word lust in the New Testament can translate more than one Greek word. However, the primary word translated lust is epithumia. W.E. Vine says of this word that it is “strong desire of any kind” (707). It can be used of strong desire that is good and strong desire that is …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
“That Was A Long Time Ago”
By Richard Boone I knew of him and his good work in the kingdom. I had learned from his writings — always substantive and well written. I had even used some of his published sermons, or at least points in them. But until recently, I’d never met him. He attended a meeting in which I …
Paul’s Security (1 Timothy 1:12)
By Steve Wallace Paul’s preaching caused him much suffering. He estranged the Jews by refusing to give them a sign and preaching the gospel to the Gentiles. He offended the Gentiles by denouncing their idolatry and undermining some of their means for financial advancement. Eventually, his stand for truth resulted in his being put into …
A Gift Is Still A Gift
By Bryan Gibson The New Testament clearly teaches that baptism is es- sential for salvation, that one must be baptized in order to be saved (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:21). Those who do not believe this to be true will sometimes make this argument: “If one must be baptized to be saved, …