For the Truth’s Sake: Shun Hypocrisy

By Ron Halbrook For the Truth’s sake, we must learn to avoid hypocrisy in all forms. God condemns it repeatedly. Preachers and teachers of the Word can be as guilty as anyone else. Jesus told the Jews, “All therefore whatsoever (the Pharisees) bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: …

Practical Christianity (III): You are Responsible Before God

By Jeffery Kingry Ever since the week I obeyed the Gospel I have observed that my brethren have had problems. At the tender age of eighteen I was confronted with my first taste of animosity between brethren. The preacher spoke out against worldliness. A brother with sore toes and a “pricked” heart called for an “emergency …

Baptism: For the Remission of Sins or of Marriages?

By Johnny Stringer Baptism is absolutely necessary for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38), for salvation (Mk. 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21), and for union with Christ (Gal. 3:27). Let none deny the importance of baptism. However, let us not make the mistake of attributing feats to baptism which it cannot accomplish. Some seem to have the …