By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice (Phil. 1:18). Proper attitudes are so important in our dealings with other folks. Right motives are essential to our pleasing God. Brethren have been justly criticized …
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Can a Christian Be a Mason?
By Lewis Willis One of the elders asked me to address the question that titles this article. Many people think there is nothing wrong with being in the Masonic Lodge. They think it is nothing more than a fraternal organization which offers pleasant friendships and some opportunities to do good deeds. When the subject was …
Testing Our Faith
By Don Wright “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Heb. 11:6). These are the famous words of the Hebrew writer that reveal the importance of faith. Without faith there …
Is Water Baptism Really Essential to Salvation?
By Ron Halbrook We appreciate our readers appealing to Scripture, because the Bible is God’s inspired Word. It is the final and infallible standard in religion (2 Tim. 3:16-17). We must test all things by Scripture. 1. Does the gospel require immersion in water for salvation? Yes, water baptism for remission of sins is part …
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