By Johnny Stringer Introduction There has been some discussion of the question of whether Romans 14 applies to congregational activities or is limited to individual, non-congregational practices. I am convinced that the principles of Romans 14 apply only to individual, private practices and are not applicable to congregational activities. When I speak of an individual, private …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 40 1996
Gift Of The Holy Spirit Acts 2:38
By Elmer Moore I am fully aware of the diversity over what the statement “gift of the Holy Spirit” in Acts 2:38 means: “And Peter said to them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the …
Holy Spirit Baptism and the Household of Cornelius
By Daniel R. Vess The conversion of Cornelius and his household is a great mile marker in the progress of the gospel. In Acts 10 we not only find the first Gentile converts, but the visible signs of the middle wall of partition separating Jews from Gentiles coming down (Eph. 2:140. The portals to the kingdom …
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Romans, 3:20-21 Grace
By Stephen Reeves Paul begins the book of Romans proclaiming that he is an “apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, which he promised afore through his prophets in the holy scriptures.” This gospel was the “power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.” But who needs to be saved? Who is lost? Paul …