By Norman Midgette Robert Burns once wrote, “Man’s inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn.” What he did not reveal was the cause. All the cruelty this world inflicts on itself is brought about by the fiery zeal and deceitful mind of Satan. Many today are like the deceived Jews of old. Jesus said, “You are …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Fools for Christ’s Sake
By Connie W. Adams The Corinthian church had many faults to overcome, not the least of which was the tendency to exalt human wisdom above divine simplicity. The simple gospel was foolishness unto the Greeks (1 Cor. 1:23). Apparently, some in the church in Corinth sought a synthesis between the gospel and Greek philosophy. In that …
Lessons Learned By Simon
By Andy Alexander The conversion of Simon the sorcerer in Acts 8:9-24 is one among many chosen by the Holy Spirit to be recorded for all time in the inspired word of God. There are many lessons to be learned from all the conversions, but we want to notice a few important ones from the conversion …
Five Questions About the Church
By Jim McDonald This article is a continuation of the tract written for distribution in the Philippines. The first part was in the September 19 issue of Guardian of Truth. Is Church Membership Essential to Salvation? Many say: “Church membership isn’t essential to salvation. One can be saved and never be a member of any church.” …