By Jeffery Kingry “Orphans reared in a mental institution by caring, mentally retarded women fare much better-physically, intellectually, and socially-than do similar children reared in a state run orphanage by trained but busy, matrons” (Robert T. Trotter, Science News, Vol. 108, No. 41). With this bold assertion the writer of an article in a leading science …
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For What is a Man Profited?
By Cecil Willis Let us begin this article with a question posed by Jesus: “For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his soul, or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matt. 16:26). The implications involved in the answer of this rhetorical question are …
That’s a Good Question
By Larry Ray Hafley Question: From Illinois: “Matthew 21:42-44-Verse 43 says, ‘The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.’ To what nation did he refer?” Reply: To ascertain the answer to the question, we must: (1) observe the context; (2) determine who the “you” is …
Cornelius: Basically a Simple Case of Conversion
By Larry Ray Hafley Acts 10; 11:1-18; 15:7-11 describe the conversion of Cornelius and his household. The events in the text have a specific purpose. When the whole scene is seen, a plain illustration of the gospel system of salvation is set before us. True, there are exceptional miraculous occurrences, but these all pertain to conditions …
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