By Phil T. Arnold Sometimes labels can be very helpful. They can allow us to identify the harmful or beneficial contents of some product. They allow us to better judge the political position of some individual or even to evaluate the religious beliefs of some people. But often those labels can be used to bias and …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 34
Restoring The New Testament Church
By Robert F. Turner The original writings of the New Testament were completed before the end of the first century, and they clearly describe an existing, functioning “church.” Paul wrote “unto the church of God which is at Corinth” (1 Cor. 1:2). He said, “As I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so …
A Rejoinder To Brother Kearley
By Larry Ray Hafley Dear Brother Kearley Thank you for your brief response. I appreciate the time constraints that forbid you to answer my earlier letter at this time. I shall look forward to a detailed reply. Brother Kearley, I do not believe that you “advocate gyms,” family life centers, parking lots, or filmstrips per se, …
Reprinted from Sword of the Lord (6 January 1989): What The Bible Says About A Godly Attitude Toward Heresy
By G. Archer Weniger In these days of theological confusion and ecclesiastical compromise, what is the biblical position for a fundamentalist to assume toward heretics and false religious teachers? Are we to patronize them, associate with them, accept their sponsorship, increase their numbers, send them converts, add to their prestige, follow their leadership, identify our churches …