Speaking Smooth Things About . . .God’s Righteousness Versus the Imputed Righteousness of Christ

By Connie W. Adams The ecumenical mood has caught up with us. Instead of uniformity of belief and practice, based on objective truth, the going concern is for “unity in diversity.” In an attempt to broaden the base of fellowship, a smooth, but deadly Calvinistic doctrine has been pressed into service. It opens the door …

Speaking Smooth Things About . . .The Lord’s Church

By Harold Fite   The theme of this special issue of Truth Magazine revolves around Isaiah 30:10. God’s people wanted a change! They informed their seers that they would have to change their way of thinking. They instructed the prophets to cease prophesying “right things,” but “prophesy deceits” — to speak “smooth things.” God’s word …

Speaking Smooth Things About . . . Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage

By Donnie V. Rader This special issue gives evidence that there is a trend towards softening the gospel message. As society and the religious world move in a more liberal direction, we too are affected. In that effort to be more tolerant, some have made the gospel message more palatable by “smoothing it out” in …