By Irvin Himmel God has a family. All His children are in that family. He has no illegitimate spiritual offspring. One does not enter the divine family by means of a physical birth. It is a new birth-a delivery preceded by a spiritual conception-that brings one into the household of heaven. Jesus spoke of the new …
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Creed Writing
By Cecil Willis There are many different religious organizations in existence in our country this day. A multitude of differences separate and divide these religious groups. Yet they have one thing in common. They each have a creed. The English word “creed” comes from the Latin “credo,” which means “I believe.” Strictly speaking, a “creed” would …
THAT’S A GOOD QUESTION
By Larry Ray Hafley QUESTION: From Missouri: “Is it scriptural to celebrate Christmas in any way? Do you think giving of gifts, sending cards, and a Christmas tree are contrary to scriptural authority? Would the above fall under the discussion of Romans 14? Would the observing of any of the customs above be forbidden by Galatians …
The Neglected Book
By Larry Ray Hafley There is an extremely useful and profitable book in my library by F. W. Farrar entitled Texts Explained. It was purchased from a Methodist College Library after it had been “discarded.” The book was printed in 1899. It is yellow and musty with age. This informative and valuable book has approximately 15 …