By Tommy Glendol McClure Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1:21: “For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.” Paul did not mean that preaching was a foolish act, but, by the simplicity of preaching God’s word, …
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What Are Christians to Believe?
By Gary D. Perry The title for this article is taken from the cover of the April 8, 1996 issue of Time magazine. “Some scholars are debunking the Gospels” was also printed on the cover with a background of what some artist considers to be a picture of what Jesus looked like. Inside the magazine eight …
Editorial Left-overs
By Connie W. Adams Preacher Training July 1996 marked the third year of a two-week preacher training pro-gram at Ellettsville, Indiana conducted by Johnie Edwards and his son, Johnie Paul, both excellent and experienced preachers of the gospel. I had heard many good things about it from some who had attended but had no personal contact …
The Need for Spiritual Growth
By Sam Binkley, Jr. The church here has just concluded a successful series of gospel meetings during which many of the members showed a genuine interest in spiritual growth. Three young men were baptized into Christ for the remission of their sins and began a new life in Jesus Christ. Now is a good time, therefore, …