By R.L. Whiteside (1869-1951) The evidence that elders were intended to be a permanent feature in churches of Christ seems so clear as to admit of no doubt. It is not my purpose to argue this point at length. However, I call attention to two considerations, which, to my mind, settle the matter without further argument. …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 27
Faith On Trial: The Case Of Abraham
By Irvin Himmel “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed by called: Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he …
Making Your Life Right With God
By Johnie Edwards There is no greater responsibility than that of making your life right with Godl The wise man Solomon said, “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep his commandments: For this is the whole duty of man” (Eccl. 12:13). After all has been said and done, the only …
Is Drunkenness A Disease, Or A Sin?
By Carol R. Lumpkin I feel certain, that each of us have heard it stated many times, “Drunkenness is a disease.” Those who are drunkards surely need help; not only because of a physical problem, but most of all because of a spiritual problem. The Bible labels this problem “a work of the flesh” (Gal. 5:19-21). …