By Irvin Himmel Jesus Christ worked miracles, wonders, and signs, thereby demonstrating that He was approved of God (Acts 2:22). The apostles of our Lord were endowed with miraculous powers to confirm their teaching (Mk. 16:17-20). Many baptized believers received supernatural gifts through the laying on of hands by the apostles (Acts 8:15-17; 19:5,6). Paul taught …
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By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: How do the accounts of Judas’ death in Matthew 27:5 and Acts 1:18 harmonize? Reply: There is no conflict between the two accounts. The account in Matthew 27:5 simply states how Judas died. “And he cast down the pieces of silver into the sanctuary, and departed; and went out and hanged …
By Aude McKee Jesus used parables extensively in His teaching. Matthew, Mark and Luke record several of the same parables, and each writer was used by the Holy Spirit to preserve for us some specific parable teaching that the others did not record. Without doubt, His masterful use of this method of teaching is one of …
By Ron Halbrook (The following is a revision of my remarks to the assembly at the Fry Rd. church of Christ, Katy, TX on 23 April 1985, the day before brother Cogdill’s 78th birthday. We came to express our love for him for helping all of us to love and serve the Lord, just as Paul …
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