By Larry Ray Hafley The difference between Rehoboam and Ezra, spiritually speaking, can be easily and readily discerned. Regarding Rehoboam, Scripture says, “And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord” (2 Chron. 12:14). Of Ezra, the Spirit saith, “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 22
The Christian and Killing: The Christian as a Soldier
By Ron Howes The exercise of the authority of civil governments is ordained of God. So often in reading the statements of some of my brethren vehemently denouncing war and the Christian’s participation in it, the thought is left with me that these fellows somehow think that “sword-bearing” is evil. Far from being evil Paul told …
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What I Know About Angels
By Irvin Himmel Questions are sometimes asked about angels. All of these inquiries are not from little children. Having never seen an angel, having never felt the touch of one, and having never heard one speak, all that I know about such creatures is what I find in the word of God. (1) Angels are real. …
The Preacher: Servant of God or of Man?
By Jeffery Kingry There is a definite attitude displayed toward evangelists and their support by some brethren and churches that is decidedly unscriptural. Brethren speak of “hiring a preacher” and having him “work for us.” Their idea is that a man, rendered free from a 9 to 5 job by the church’s support, in turn becomes …