By Walton Weaver To say that Jesus Christ came into the world is simply to affirm an historical fact. The manner of his coming is a much more complex subject, but Scripture itself affirms that “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14), and that “God was manifested in the flesh” (1 Tim. 3:16). …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 40 1996
For Such A Time As This
By Kim Dobbs Was I, like Esther, put here “for such a time as this”? A weary heart to comfort? A skinned up knee to kiss? Should I take the time to stop and speak to them today? Oh, it’s not that important. I’ll do it another day. Am I the one that God expects to …
Should Christians Observe Easter?
By Ferrell Jenkins Easter is a widely-observed annual celebration commemorating the resurrection of Christ. You probably have noticed that Easter comes at a different time each year. “Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon that falls on or next after the vernal equinox (March 21 in the Gregorian calendar); if the full moon …
Reading, Writing, and Reflecting
By Steve Willis Calling the Kettle Black Here’s an item, where the Roman Catholic church has ruled that a particular woman is not giving divine revelations: “The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the theological watchdog for the Roman Catholic Church, ruled last month that Greek Orthodox seer Vassula Ryden communicates “private messages” that are …