By Jarrod Jacobs Most all of us are familiar with the cult known as the “Jehovah’s Witnesses.” Perhaps we have been greeted by them from time to time as they canvas our area where we live. How do we as Christians respond to them? What ought our attitude be toward these people? I have had …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Perdition, Damnation, and Eternal Loss
By Mark Mayberry Introduction In this article, let us consider the biblical term “perdition,” which is derived from the Greek word apoleia. Strong says it means “ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal).” Thayer defines it as “1. actively, a destroying, utter destruction: as, of vessels; 2. passively, a perishing, ruin, destruction.”1 In particular, it has …
Speak Boldly
By Joe R. Price One of the striking features of the apostolic work is the energy and boldness with which they proclaimed the soul-saving message of truth (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 4:29-31; 9:20, 22, 27, 29). They saw boldness in preaching the gospel as not only desirable, but morally obligatory: “praying . . . for me, …
The Conditions For Salvation
By Mike Willis Man’s need for salvation is clearly established. He is guilty of sin and doomed to the eternal punishment for sin — damnation in hell. However, God acted in his grace and mercy toward mankind to save man from his sin. His grace is displayed in the gift of Jesus Christ who shed …