By Luther Blackmon In the individual Christian, as in the church, departure from the faith is gradual. It is a psychological impossibility for a faithful Christian to suddenly make up his mind he will no longer serve the Lord. I realize that there are many counterfeit Christians who “joined the church” for some selfish reason; these …
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That’s A Good Question
By Larry Ray Hafley “Send all questions to the writer of this column.” Question: Departure from Illinois: “How can it be proved that Jesus was raised from the dead on Sunday, the first day of the week?” Reply: No teaching of Scripture is more fully and clearly taught than the fact that Jesus was raised from …
Common Sense
By Myke Morris When every other argument has failed those who defend unscriptural practices and the truth has them pinned to the wall so that in their hearts they know their error, there is one last resort which they state with confidence and so salve their consciences. “Common sense tells me . . .”; and so …
Excelling for the Lord
By Jeffery Kingry There is a phrase used among brethren that demonstrates contempt for some of their brethren. The word is almost a universal byword o# derision among saints. The most damning accusation that could conceivably be brought against any man’s motives is to say, “He is trying to be a Big-Name-Preacher.” Now, it is obvious …