The All-sufficiency of the Scriptures

By Larry Ray Hafley The terms of our topic and title need little, if any, definition. The word, “sufficient,” means, “enough; equal to the end proposed; adequate to wants; as much as is needed” (Webster). The “Scriptures” are the sixty-six books of the Bible, both Old and New Testaments. Actually, our heading could read, “The Sufficiency …

The Inspiration of the Bible

By Irvin Himmel For centuries the book called the Bible has been in circulation. It has been translated into hundreds of tongues and dialects. It is read and studied, memorized and preached, discussed and debated, revered and despised. Regardless of one’s personal evaluation of the Bible, it is here and continues to influence thousands of lives …

“Prolepsis” Used in Revelation

By Lewis Willis For some reason I suspect “prolepsis” is a new term to many. Some might wonder if they had “prolepsis” for breakfast. Hardly! I was introduced to “prolepsis” as a means of revelation in Sermon Outlines On Acts, by C. C. Crawford, published in 1919. Webster defines “prolepsis” as “anticipation.” A failure to recognize …