By Larry Ray Hafley Question: From Illinois: “Rom. 11:13-Would you please explain why Paul says, ‘I magnify mine office?’ “ Reply: The passage and context itself explains why Paul says, “I magnify mine office.” “For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify mine office: If by any …
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Heavenly Colorado
By Jeffery Kingry Where is heaven? What is it like? How big is it? It would be difficult to answer these questions to the satisfaction of all. Heaven is where God is (Jn. 12:26). It is at least a “hundred times” greater than this world (Matt. 19:29). It will be as “big” as the reality of …
Defenders of the Faith?
By Claude Worley Perhaps the big failure of those throughout past history who professed to serve God was found to be in their lack of convictions. So time and time and time again the Israelites lapsed into idolatry. This same problem confronts those professing to follow Christ today. The lack of convictions foster covetousness, and covetousness …
The Christian Bench-warmer
By Ronny Milliner A number of passages in the New Testament picture the Christian as an athlete. Paul wrote in 1 Cor. 9:24-27 that we are running a race for an incorruptible crown and in so doing we must keep our bodies in subjection. He spoke concerning the end of his life as finishing the course …