By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: Why do brethren sometimes have such a hard time getting along with one another? Reply: At the root of dissension is the devil. We must always be aware that he is around and active (1 Pet. 5:8). He is pleased when he can divide brethren. He is very pleased if he …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 30
Worshiping God Acceptably
By Jimmy Tuten Introduction: 1. In the church we have placed great emphasis upon worshiping God acceptably according to the N.T. pattern. We have engaged only in those things that are authorized in the Word of God. This is right and it should continue. 2. It is apparent, however, that we have overlooked some other aspects …
Model Prayer (1)
By Johnny Stringer What is usually called the Lord’s prayer is really not. Jesus was not offering it as His prayer to God. Rather, He was teaching His disciples how to pray, giving an example of what a prayer should be like – a model to guide us in our prayers. Nor were His words in …
Institutionalism Within The Lord’s Church In Italy
By Gianni Berdini I have written this article because I feel the necessity for the brethren in America to know of the serious problems that, through the years, have evolved within the Italian “missionary work.” The use of institutions to establish and develop the work of the local churches has divided churches by creating confusion, discouragement …
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