By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: In Mark 9.3 7, what is involved in receiving a little child in Jesus’ name? Reply: Jesus was teaching a lesson on true greatness when He spoke, “If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all” (Mk. 9:35). The thrust of His statement is …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 30
Salvation By Grace
By Mike Willis Jesus’ mission in coming to this earth was to save mankind from sin (Lk. 19:10; Matt. 1:21). He did not come to correct all of the social problems of His day, such as government by dictators, slavery, poverty, lack of educational opportunities, etc. His mission was more important than the temporal problems pertaining …
The History Of Restoration Efforts
By Steve Wolfgang Since at least the second century A.D., people from many cultures have been intrigued with the idea of “restoring” various facets of New Testament Christianity. The pages of church history are footnoted with occasional references to the multitude of movements which attempted to restore the doctrines or practices of the Christians and churches …
The Restoration Of Worship In Song
By Sewell Hall The concept of restoration is exciting. A notable example of it in the Old Testament took place in the reign of Hezekiah. This good king opened the doors of the temple which had been shut during his father’s reign. He repaired the building and directed the Levites and priests to reconsecrate it. On …