By Earl Kimbrough For to this you were called, be-cause Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should walk in his steps: Who committed no sin, Nor was guile found in His mouth (1 Pet. 2:21,22). The word here used for “ex-ample” comes from Greek elementary education. It describes the way Greek …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 38
Jesus, Our Abiding Friend
By Irvin Himmel “Friend” is a term of endearment. It denotes that one is loved, dear, or trusted. It applies to one who associates familiarly as a companion. Friendship Demonstrated Jesus’ ministry on earth was a mission of friendship toward sinful humanity. His conduct as a friend was in striking contrast to the behavior of the …
Roberts-Trefethen Debate: Third Negative
By Vance E. Trefethen Root of the Problem: Ephesians 4 says elders bring people to “the unity of the faith.” But many see elders as a board of directors whose job is balancing a check-book, buying supplies and managing property. Nothing to do with “faith” at all. If you had to work a full-time job and …
Jesus, The Son of God
By Hoyt Houchen Jesus inquired of his disciples: “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” (Matt. 16:13) The disciples responded with some existing views: “Some say John the Baptist; some Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets” (v. 14). Different views of Jesus are also prevalent now. The nature of Christ …