By Mike Willis Long ago, Solomon observed the impact of one who brings trouble to his own house. “He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise” (Prov. 11:29). There are a number of things implied in this short statement which we need to understand. …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 41 1997
The Love Of The Brethren
By Bruce Reeves The epistle of first Peter offers wonderful encouragement to the child of God in view of simply living the Christian life from day to day. Peter encourages us to strive toward our goal of heaven, which we do through developing holiness in our conduct and we are admonished to exhibit love for one …
What It Really Means To Be A Disciple
By Charles G. Goodall What does it really mean to be a “disciple?” We in the church speak of ourselves individually as Christians, or collectively as the church of Christ, even though other terms could also be used. We could refer to the church as the church of God or the assembly of God. It is …
Max Lucado on Baptism
By Larry Ray Hafley In a television interview in Nashville, Tennessee, July 2, 1997, Max Lucado said: I believe in baptism. Jesus was baptized. The Bible teaches baptism. I just don’t believe that baptism saves you. I believe that Jesus Christ saves us. And baptism is one of those ways we celebrate our salvation. It’s really …