Teaching: What Does It Take?

By Rick Harlow There are many philosophies on the market which suggest those characteristics which are necessary to make a good teacher. I would like to suggest several characteristics which are critical for the individual who desires to be an effective teacher of God’s word. This list is not all inclusive but rather just touches the …

Jesus Emptied Himself: A Basic Approach

By T. Doy Moyer That Jesus “emptied himself ” is not a debatable issue (Phil. 2:6-7). Of what he emptied himself, or exactly what that phrase means, has been an ancient debate. What I have to offer here may not solve any controversies, but I hope it will give some food for thought. 1. Any position …

Preaching Trip to the Philippine Islands January – February 1996

By Jim McDonald Cebu The city of Cebu is the second largest city of the Philip-pines with about 1.2 million inhabitants. Ken and I had left Palawan on February 1st and arrived at the International airport about 8 PM that night. Cipriano Carpentero and Wilfredo Samadol were on hand to greet us, along with another two …

An Open Letter On Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage

By Warren King To Billie, the mother of the world’s best wife: In response to the things we discussed recently, I wanted to write this letter to clearly set forth what the Bible teaches about the remarriage of one who has been put away for fornication. You are right to be alarmed at any teaching which …