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 …
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Some Thoughts About the Olympics and Olympians
By Jarrod Jacobs As we know, the Centennial Olympic Games were played in Atlanta, Georgia. As I watched these fine athletes compete in their respective events, I could not help but think of their drive and determination that got them there. You see, one does not simply “show up” and compete in the Olympics! Each Olympian …
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Jubilee
By Mike Willis The Law of Moses demanded that the children of Israel have a year of Jubilee every 50 years. The instructions for how this year was to be observed are revealed in Leviticus 25. Among other things, the Law required that all debts be canceled and that all property revert to the families to …
Foolish Preaching
By Tommy Glendol McClure Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1:21: “For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.” Paul did not mean that preaching was a foolish act, but, by the simplicity of preaching God’s word, …