By Irvin Himmel Automobile operators know that there are two kinds of gas stations. An increasing number of self-service stations have appeared in recent years. These locations provide gas and oil, but the operator of the vehicle must pump the gas and pour the oil. An attendant is on hand to take your money. The service …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 36
Why Was the Bible Written?
By Larry Ray Hafley Writers have a purpose for writing. One may write to inform, entertain, oppose, expose, persuade or to preserve facts. Why was the Bible written? In this study, we shall seek to answer that question. Our opinion as to the Bible’s purpose is not valid or sufficient (Isa. 55:8, 9). Accordingly, we shall …
What Ever Happened to Repentance?
By Luther A. Bolenbarker The most difficult command to obey is not that of baptism, nor those commands concerning our duties of giving and assembling. The command which seems to cause more folks to balk than does any other is that of “repentance.’ “Except you repent, you shall all likewise perish” (Lk. 13:3,5) was spoken to …
Great Themes From Acts: Witnesses
By Tom M. Roberts When Luke, the inspired historian, penned the chronicles of some of the apostles in the spread of the gospel throughout “Jerusalem, and in all Judea, Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth” (Acts 1:8), he provided much more than what many believe to be a simplistic telling of early church …