By Mike Willis A recent issue of the Indianapolis Star contained an article entitled “Catholics’ faith and the Bible” by John F. Fink (July 26, 1998, D3). Fink wrote, Catholics believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, but the Catholic faith is not based on the Bible. That’s because the Catholic Church …
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A Matter Of Submission
By Kenneth D. Sils Not long ago, the Southern Baptist Convention had been meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah for their annual convention. It has been reported that they have amended their system of beliefs to reinstate the following statement, “A wife is to graciously submit to her husband.” Consider three observations concerning this ruling. …
We Should Be Watching!
By Carrol Ray Sutton The word “watch” is found in the Scriptures about 90 times. It suggests the idea of “caution, carefulness, giving close attention to.” Watching is essential to our spiritual welfare and our eternal salvation. Moses missed Canaan because he failed to watch (Num. 20:1-12; Deut. 34:1-4). Samson’s failure to watch allowed the …
Capernaum (Tel Hum)
By Mike Willis Little remains of “the town of Jesus,” except for the ruins, enclosed within black basalt walls, excavated by Franciscan monks over the last 100 years. According to Matthew 4:11 Jesus moved to Capernaum from Nazareth to fulfill the words of Isaiah (9:1-2). Jesus performed numerous miracles in and around Capernaum. Enlarged by …