Is abstinence Unrealistic?

By Richard Boone In the ’70’s it was gonorrhea and syphilis. In the early 80’s (my high school years) it was a certain strain of Herpes. During the last 10 years, AIDS has dominated the scene. To be protected from sexually-transmitted diseases (STD’s) we are encouraged to practice “safe sex.” The message of “safe sex” is, …

Bible Authority: Problems Past and Present

By Richard Boone The extent to which more and more churches of Christ are departing from the faith is astounding. Reports regularly come of further apostasy. Nothing is surprising anymore. Of equal concern are those smaller departures which head a group in the direction of total digression. Even innocent activities could ultimately lead to forsaking of …