By Robert F. Turner The “authority of the church” is undoubtedly the basic point of difference between Roman Catholicism and classic Protestantism, with both Luther and Calvin agreeing that God rests His authority in His Word. But both theologians had accepted another basic tenet which cast doubt upon their “authority.” In his book, “Pattern of Authority,” …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 30
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: Does 2 Corinthians 3:17,18 teach that Jesus and the Holy Spirit are identical in some way? Is “the Spirit” directly referring to Jesus or the Holy Spirit? Are Jesus and the Holy Spirit so closely related in work that one can be put for the other? Reply: The passage inquired about …
Prepare Yourself For Marriage And Children
By S. Leonard Tyler To be prepared for marriage one must be willing to accept another into his life as a vital and essential part of his life. This must be done upon right principles of truth and love, right purpose of sharing and producing, and right design of peace, good-will, happiness, accomplishment in this life …
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Why DO You Wait, Dear Sinner?
By Ron Halbrook A song pleading with sinners to obey the gospel of Christ asks, “Why do you wait, dear sinner, O why do you tarry so long?” The song says nothing can be gained “by a further delay” and warns “the harvest is passing away.” Some have heard the gospel of Christ in private studies, …