Faith And Works Equal Salvation

By Dudley Ross Spears A gospel preacher named John S. Sweeney moved to Illinois in the fall of 1854. Shortly after his arrival, he debated a Methodist preacher called, “the Reverend Mr. Pattet.” The proposition for debate was simple. Mr. Pattet affirmed what was plainly written in the Methodist Discipline, viz., “Wherefore, that we are justified …

Bible Basics: Creeds of Men And the Word of God

By Earl E. Robertson It seems that from time immemorial men have substituted their own creed for the word of the living God. To the scribes and Pharisees Jesus said, “Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?” (Matt. 15:3). Again he said, “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for …