By Robert Wayne La Coste It would appear from the outset that Jacob and Esau were destined to have problems between them. The Scriptures reveal that even while in their mother’s womb, “the children struggled together within her” (Gen. 25:22). Parental partiality didn’t seem to help their relationship either. The Genesis account continues. “And Isaac loved …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 35
All Scripture
By Fred A. Shewmaker If the Mosaical law did not give “instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16), how was it possible for Zacharias and Elisabeth to be “righteous” and “blameless” (Lk. 1:6)? Not long ago it was necessary for me to address this question. Another person read my answer, and urged me to put it in …
Stewards
By Lewis Willis In his Dictionary of New Testament Words, W.E. Vine defines the Greek word oikonomos, which is translated “steward, stewardship.” He said it “primarily denoted the manager of a household or estate,” usually slaves or former slaves (74). The principal idea of ” steward” was servant – “stewardship” was a service role. What might …
Review of the Harrell-Willis Exchange
By Tom M. Roberts One of the most unique religious exchanges between brethren occurred during the lectures at Florida College, February 5, 1991. The participants were Ed Harrell and Mike Willis, introduced by then-president Bob Owen, as they discussed Marriage, Divorce and Fellowship. Though not a part of the regular lectures, the feature was arranged by …