By Ron Halbrook When should a person be baptized? When he understands and accepts the gospel of Christ in his heart, or some time later? Infants and young children should wait. The Bible does not teach infant baptism. The Great Commission says, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16). Faith must precede …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 41 1997
Jesus Self Awareness
By Mike Willis Recent discussion about the nature of Jesus has resulted in one group of brethren taking the position that Jesus gave up the use of his divine at-tributes in becoming a man. The motivation to adopt this position is to show that Jesus was tempted in all points like as we are. We are …
“Be Thou an Example”
By Connie W. Adams One thing which convinces me that the church is a divine institution is the fact that it has survived the sorry example set by so many of its members, and especially some who set themselves forward as preachers of the word. If ever there was a crying need for the admonition that …
Order in Children’s Bible Classes
By Lance Bailles It’s not easy to teach children’s Bible classes. We all owe a very great debt of gratitude to those kind and talented souls who sacrifice their time and sometimes their sanity to open young hearts to the message of Jesus Christ. Let me explain why these teachers deserve more than ordinary credit. First, …