By Norman P. Smith The Scriptures provide ample evidence that paying those who devote their lives to the proclamation of the gospel is authorized in the New Testament (Lk. 10:7; 1 Cor. 9:9,14; 2 Cor. 11:8; Phil. 4:16; 1 Tim. 5:18). The subject of pay for preachers is one that I’m convinced does not receive the …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 36
Liberty and Law
By Frank Jarnerson Contrary to the thinking of many today, there can be no true liberty without law. Lawlessness would result in anarchy, not freedom. In sports events, there must be laws (rules) in order for anyone to have the freedom to participate in the game. Though true sportsmanship will not try to take advantage of …
“Footnotes”
By Steve Wolfgang Footnote: Tom Alexander, “And this is a church of Christ,” Image 8, No. I (January/February 1992): 20-21,31. Despite the “revelations” which emerged at the Nashville Meeting in December 1988 regarding the extent to which increasingly liberal brethren have strayed from New Testament practices, there seem to be some who cannot admit how far …
An Appreciated Letter
By Louis J. Sharp It has been said, “Great minds run in the same channel.” We make no claim for “greatness” – but ” kindred minds,” quite often do arrive at the same place. Because we are “like-minded,” this happened with me and a life-long friend. Last Mother’s Day, I wrote a short article entitled “Childhood …