Scriptural, Unscriptural, Anti-scriptural

By Luther Blackmon These are some terms that are often used, but I fear little understood even by members of the church. Let us take them in reverse order and examine each one. Anti-scriptural: means “against” or “opposite” the scripture. When one commits murder or adultery, for example, he is acting in violation of a direct …

Pornography and Citizenship

By Bob Felkner A good citizen will obey the laws of the nation in which he lives (Rom. 13:1-7). Not only should he obey those laws, but he should also encourage legal action against criminals. We usually insist on the prosecution of murderers, rapists, thieves, and dope peddlers, but what about smut peddlers? Why do we …

“He Spilled the Beans” and the Truth Came Out”

By George Welsh Tyler At Denver, Colorado on May 21, 1962, the 174th general assembly of the United Presbyterian Church approved a record mission budget of $30,354,672 for the next year. More than 2500 packed the city auditorium for the Sunday night city-wide service. Dr. D. T. Niles, a Methodist minister from Ceylon, in delivering the …