By Jeffery Kingry “When I was young and bold and strongOh right was right, and wrong was wrongMy plume on high, my flag unfurledI rode away to right the world.“Come out, you dogs, and fight!” said I,And wept there was but once to die.“But I am old, and good and badAre woven in a crazy plaid.I …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 19
“Evangelion” – “Didache” and 2 John 9
By Mike Willis One of the main tenets of the “unity-in-diversity” fellowship movement is that one must carefully distinguish between the gospel (euangelion) and doctrine (didache). To this group, the “gospel” is that which is necessary for salvation; “doctrine” is that which leads to spiritual maturity. Christians must have conformity with reference to the gospel but …
Relativity in Dress Codes?
By Mike Willis I have frequently heard members of the church argue that the styles of dress worn by the ladies are considered modest or immodest on the basis of what is accepted by society. They argue that if society recognizes mini-skirts, halter tops, bikinis and other swim wear, the bra-less look, etc. as acceptable dress, …
Just How Bad Does Garrett Want Speakers?
By Ron Halbrook Leroy. Garrett obviously designs his unity forums not only to explore concepts of unity but also to provide opportunity for cultivating fellowship across the lines. Because of the very atmosphere Garrett tries to generate at these forums, a speaker who did not share his basic concept of unity and fellowship across the lines …