By Tim Haile Does it really matter how we worship God? Some say no, but what does the Bible say? “God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). This verse tells us that worship is pre- scribed. That is, God has told us both …
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“Value-free Terms”
By Bill Reeves The ungodly of our society use the age-old tactic of euphemism, the employing of “smooth and fair speech” to “beguile the hearts of the innocent” (Rom. 16:18). First we were treated to a dose of “values clarification” which, like all such deceitful terms, really means just the opposite: “values confusion,“ or “values …
Beware of the Leaven
By Connie W. Adams When Jesus warned the apostles to “take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees” they reasoned that he said this “because we have taken no bread” (Matt. 16:6-7). He quickly reminded them of the miracles of feeding the five thousand and then the four thousand …
The Threat of Factionalism (2)
By Mike Willis A man that is an heretic after the first and second admonition reject (Tit. 3:10, KJV). Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him (Tit. 3:10, NIV). After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone …