By Connie W. Adams Throughout the Bible the word “table” has been used both literally and figuratively. When God gave instruction about the tabernacle, he ordered a table of shewbread (Exod. 25:23). The Psalmist described the bounty of God’s provision in that “thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies” (Ps. 23:5). …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 41 1997
Taking Wages For Service
By Johnie Edwards The apostle Paul wrote the Corinthians, “I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service” (2 Cor. 11:8). Some look upon the gospel preacher as an object of charity or benevolence. Not so! The law of Moses provided for the ox, when it was said, “Thou shalt not muzzle the …
Is Discussion Not Possible?
By Steve Wallace In the spring of 1996 Dennis Scroggins and this writer worked together in spreading the gospel in Kaunas, Lithuania. The theme we chose for the lectures one Sun-day dealt with matters related to the Holy Spirit. When that Sunday came, a small group of Pentecostals were in attendance to hear our words. They …
Philippine Profiles (3)
By Jim McDonald “They groaned because of their burdens” The following is a letter which was received in late June from brethren in Tambobong, Davao City, Mindanao: “Greetings to you all from the Tambobong Church of Christ in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ .. . We here in Tambobong are living in the …