By William C. Sexton Perhaps I am completely in the dark and fail to understand what Peter meant in (1 Pet. 3:15) when he said, “be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; .. …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Absent Elders are not Elders
By Donald P Ames For several years I have noted a growing practice that I feel weeds some attention focused on it. We have too many “elders” today who have been appointed to oversee and feed the local flock of God who have absolutely no contact, or very little at best, with the local congregation and …
Declare the Whole Counsel
By David A. Webb Some time ago I had the privilege of hearing Brother Joe Corley of Dothan, Alabama preaching in a gospel meeting at the Northside Church of Christ in Jonesboro, Arkansas. In the sermon, which dealt with “The Power of the Gospel,” Brother Corley ably illustrated the duel effect that the preaching of the …
Aliens, Adultery and Alternatives
By H. L. Bruce (Editor’s Note: This is the third of a three-part series on marriage. We suggest you read the articles in our previous issues before proceeding to this one.) There is a growing tendency among many preachers, elders and other teachers to circumvent marital issues and let people pursue whatever course they desire without …