By Earl Robertson After the contention between Barnabas and Paul as to whether they should take John Mark with them on the second tour of gospel preaching, Paul chose Silas and Barnabas chose Mark. It would have been scriptural to take Mark but Paul felt it would not be expedient. This action did not break the …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 23
Bible Basics: Courage To Do What Is Right
By Earl Robertson Courage is not always easily found even among the people who claim to be followers of the Lord. Though many of the Lord’s people were among the most courageous, at the same time others were fearful. The return of the spies from Canaan illustrates this point well. In the midst of the protests …
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For Truth’s Sake: Discerning Good From Evil During December and January
By Ron Halbrook “For the truth’s sake, ” we must discern good from evil during the latter part of December and early part of January, a season of special activities in America. Some of the activities can be good for us; others are wrong at any time. Some people grunt “Humbug” and deny they participate in …
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Let Means It Is Commanded
By O. E. Watts In a Bible class Col. 3:16 was read, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly . . .” The question was asked, “What does let mean?” One person answered, “Let here means permit or allow. ” An older man disagreed by saying, “In such expressions as this, let means, `It …