By Van A. Reaves From time to time every congregation of the Lord’s church will need to hire a gospel preacher. Yet many congregations do not know exactly what to look for. Most, if not all, of the ones I have been familiar with place the burden of their expectations on experience. The Bible on the …
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Matthew 5:44, 45 an Universalism
By Larry Ray Hafley The doctrine of Universalism was once actively and aggressively advanced by those who claimed to believe the Bible. Their belief is that God will save all men regardless of their character and life. One of the Scriptures they use as a proof text is Matthew 5:44, 45, “But I say unto you, …
Protestants and the Restoration Principle
By Johnny Stringer One of the papers published to promote a pseudo unity based upon compromise of truth and toleration of error is Integrity. The August, 1975, issue of that publication contains an article by Thomas Lane, entitled “The Principle Reconsidered.” The principle which Mr. Lane reconsiders is the restoration principle; this writer believes that Mr. …
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Some Suggestions to Elders on How to Keep Preachers From Leaving
By Royce Chandler Just as the local work seems to be getting off to a good start and the future harvest appears promising, the preacher calls together the elders and informs them of his intention to move. After all the time spent in searching for a replacement and the money spent in moving him, it still …
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