Necessary Inference and Immersion

By John McCort One of the subjects most frequently discussed these days is the subject of “necessary inference.” Many are questioning the validity of binding doctrines on others which have been derived from the Scriptures by necessary inference. More specifically, a few brethren are now denying the necessity of partaking of the Lord’s Supper every first …

The Word Abused: Galatians 1:8-9

By Mike Willis In the March issue of Restoration Review, Leroy Garrett continued his series on “The Word Abused;” this time, he discussed Gal. 1:8-9. Brother Garrett is methodically considering all of the passages used against false teachers to make them inapplicable to current doctrinal problems. Already he has written concerning Rom. 16:17, 18 and 2 …

Alcohol, Cancer Linked

By Donald P. Ames The title of this article comes from the headlines of an article that appeared in the Newport (Ark.) Daily Independent, April 16, 1975, as UPI science editor Al Rossiter, Jr. reported on the vital statistics compiled by Dr. Frank A. Seixas, medical director of the National Council on Alcoholism. Although Dr. Seixas …

Making the Bible Interesting

By Bruce Edwards, Jr. There is no question that we do not study the Bible as much as we should and such reasons as “lack of time” or “difficulty in understanding” are sometimes offered. For many, however, the underlying reason is often that they do not find the Bible “interesting enough” to beckon, command and maintain …