By Don Martin Our English word autonomy is composed of two Greek words, auto, meaning self (auto is translated “itself” in Romans 8:16); and nomos, meaning law (nomos is translated “law” in John 1:17). Thus, autonomy denotes “self-law, self-rule, or self-governing”. The Random House College Dictionary defines autonomy as, “Independence . . ., The right of …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 28
Reply to – A Response
By Larry Ray Hafley Brother Waters thinks my “YO-YO Syndrome” article was all wet. Perhaps, though, a few remarks will put a bridge over troubled waters. (1) The YO-YO reference was not mine. I borrowed it from brother Cargile who lamented the fact that some preachers make Christians into yo-yos by telling them that sin separates …
“Much Ado About Nothing”
By Roy E. Cogdill A long time ago there was a play written and given the same title of this article. About it I have often wondered, and frequently the thought has come to me that people in general are pretty much disposed to make much ado about things of little consequence, while neglecting and overlooking …
Bible Classes In Small Churches
By Anonymous “I thought that referred to the Lord’s supper.” “Well, you just thought wrong!” That to which reference was being made is John 6:48-56. The brother, who thought those verses referred to the Lord’s supper, and I had discussed the point time and again in private. I also had preached a sermon based upon John …