By H.E. Phillips The nature and work of the “eldership” in the local body of Christians has been the center of a continuing controversy for a long time. The fact that there is controversy does not mean that the word of God is not clear and complete on the subject. The New Testament provides ample evidence …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 34
Reincarnation and Transmigration
By Luther W. Martin Reincarnation: “A rebirth of the soul in successive bodies; specifically, in Vedic religions, the becoming of an avatar again; one of the series in the transmigration of souls.” Transmigration: “The act of transmigrating; especially, the assumed passing of the soul from one body, after death, to another; metempsychosis.” Avatar: “In Hindu mythology, …
Peace and Edification: A Much Needed Combination
By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. “Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied” (Acts 9:31). “Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may …
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The Lord Our Rock
By Mike Willis The Lord has revealed himself to man through various figures of speech. Jesus compared himself to the water of life (Jn. 4:14), bread of life (Jn. 6:35), light of the world (Jn. 8:12), door (Jn. 10:9), etc. In each of these, the Lord reveals something about himself to mankind. In the Old Testament, …