By Wayne S. Walker John the Baptist was a preacher (read Matt. 3:1-3). In fact, John was probably one of the most popular and most effective preachers of all time. But in many religious circles today, preaching is on the decline. Mass media is challenging churches for the attention of people. Many would rather stay at …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 27
A “Christian” And His “Testimony”
By Jeff Smelser Standing in a store, another customer and I exchange polite greetings. Comments concerning the weather, the high costs of merchandise, etc., may follow. If circumstances permit, the conversation eventually becomes more personal, my southern accent is noted and my fellow shopper asks, “What are you doing up here in Ohio?” “Preaching.” “Hallelujah!” he …
The Greatest Institution
By Loren N. Raines The church of the New Testament is a prominent factor in God’s eternal purpose (Eph. 3:10-11). Without the church that great purpose could not have been consummated. It is evident that God wanted man to be in His presence. Adam and Eve were in His presence in Eden until Satan entered upon …
Ephraim’s Idols
By Ron Halbrook Goodpasture Gave The Brethren A Shellacking For Putting The Church Into Entertainment Benton Cordell Goodpasture (9 April 1895 – 18 Feb. 1977) edited the Gospel Advocate from 1939 until his death. Always something of a moderate in temper and style, he became the epitome of the “preacher-manager-institutional promoter,” as Ed Harrell noted (They …