By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. Ask nearly any Christian: what is the one thing we (church, family, society) most need today? You will likely hear “love.” No doubt there is a shameful lack of love among many professed Christians. However, I would like to put in a plug for less love among brethren with whom I …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 31
The Bible In Japan
By Randy S. Reese Sr. The story of the Bible in Japan is a fascinating one. Many things that actually did happen seem improbable. The Bible’s initial introduction to Japan came through Francis Xavier in 1549. Xavier brought with him a copy of the Gospel of Matthew, which had been translated by a young Japanese named …
Biblical Authority (2)
By Forrest D. Moyer II. The “Author” of Bible Authority. A. We cannot talk about “authority” without talking about “author” from which our word “authority” comes. The real question concerning religious practice is, “Who is the author of the practice?” B. The prime authority is God (1 Cor. 15:27). He has the right to command and …
Men Who Should Not Preach
By Donald Townsley The word of God has much to say about preachers and preaching. The New Testament says much about the qualifications of men who preach the gospel. Men who preach should be Christians in the fullest sense of the word. They must: (1) Be careful students of the word of God (2 Tim. 2:15; …