By Lanny Smith The Bible teaches that elders are to bear “rule” in the local church (1 Tim. 5:17; Heb. 13:17). However, there is a great deal of misunderstanding as to the nature of this rule. Therefore it would be wise for us to carefully consider this subject. As with many other Bible topics, there are …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Keeping the Presses Rolling
Board of Directors of the Guardian of Truth Foundation Sometimes a person gets the impression that the Guardian of Truth Foundation’s only work is publishing Guardian of Truth magazine. Actually, this is the smaller portion of works that are designed to serve the needs of brethren. We would like you to be aware of other …
“Let There Be No Strife”
By Ron Halbrook When strife occurred between the herdsmen of Abram’s and Lot’s cattle, Abram appealed to Lot for peace in the following words: “Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen; for we be brethren” (Gen. 13:8). We are often instructed to seek and …
Abortion: Without Natural Affection
By David A. Padfield In the first chapter of Romans the apostle Paul listed the sins of the Gentiles. In this heinous list of crimes we find the phrase “without natural affection” (Rom. 1:31, KJV). This refers to those who do not possess the love and attachment which nature teaches all mothers to have for their …