By Darrell L. Hauber I have recently heard a discussion which was directed towards authority for collecting money into a congregation’s treasury at any time other than the first day of the week. This discussion was between a faithful gospel preacher and the elders of a congregation which had just publicized a Friday night collection of …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 23
We Wait By Faith
By Irvin Himmel To the Galatians, Paul wrote, “For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith” (Gal. 5:5). The main thought in that sentence furnishes the title of this article. 1. We wait by faith when the gospel is preached. After the farmer or gardener sows the seed, he cultivates, waters, …
Denominationalism
By Johnie Edwards There was a time when there were no denominations, Catholic or Protestant. In the days of the apostles men were just Christians. “. . . And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch” (Acts 1 Y:26). Gospel preachers persuaded them to just be a “Christian” (Acts 26:28). Peter said, “Yet if any …
That Dreaded Enemy: The Tape Recorder
By Tom Roberts Scenario 1: A noted preacher steps into the pulpit. His presence has been advertised far and near and an appreciative audience has gathered to hear this man proclaim a message. He is advanced in years, has spent many years in preaching and, when he speaks, people listen. He has been called an orator, …