By Luther Blackmon Let’s take a fellow who has been taught, and understands his duty to God. He knows that if he is ever to be saved, he must obey the Gospel. But there are some things that stand in the way, right now. Perhaps his job requires that he entertain, and be entertained by certain …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 21
The Purpose of Gospel Preaching
By S. Leonard Tyler The purpose of gospel preaching is to save the soul of man (Mk. 16:16). The commission demands this purpose. Preaching the gospel for any other reason is outside its design. The gospel will produce results socially, morally, and politically advantageous for peace on earth. It will unite families and bring happy situations …
Encouragement of Younger Preachers
By Bill Cavender Jehovah had told Moses that he could not bring Israel into Canaan (Num. 20:12). Joshua, Moses’ friend and companion, a younger man, would lead the people into that promised land. “But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to …
The Power of the Gospel Message
By Earl E. Robertson We contend that the power ‘ to save sinners is the gospel of Christ (Rom. 1:16), not the preacher. In the New Testament emphasis was given to the message rather than the messenger. Paul wrote, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God …