By Luther W Martin As early as twenty years ago, denominational leaders concluded that an “up-to-date, faithful translation of the Scriptures” was needed. Actual steps were taken in 1965 toward implementing such a project. In 1966, “100 key leaders and Bible scholars and some- 200 interested laymen” met in conference in Chicago to lay a foundation …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 21
What is a Home Without a Bible?
By Dennis C. Abernathy As I was reading the following poem, I was made to wonder just how many homes there are without Bibles. What is a home without a Bible? ‘Tis a borne where day is night, Starless night, for o’er life’s pathway, Heaven can shed no kindly light. What is a home without a …
Self-Damnation Religion
By Bob Dodson Introduction: Every Christian should recognize the “undeniable truth” that he or she can commit spiritual suicide even after being “born again of water and of the Spirit” (John 3:3-7). In 2 Pet. 2:1-3 Jesus declared that (v.l) “many Christians would deny the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.” And …
Communion (1)
By Jimmy Tuten, Jr. Controversy over whether or not it is scriptural to make provision for the Lord’s Supper to be served at the Sunday evening assembly, hence in more than one assembly, continues to plague some churches. I know of at least one church in Missouri that split over the issue and other congregations who …