By Johnie Edwards As Paul gave instruction to Timothy, a young gospel preacher, he said, “O Timothy, keep that which is com- mitted to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called” (1 Tim. 6:20). There are some things claimed to be true science when in reality it is …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 43 1999
Lessons From Peter and Mary
By Olen Holderby Have you done what you can? Are you using those opportunities that are there? Are you willing to run the risk of criticism in order to serve the Lord? Peter’s apostleship, disposition, and out-spoken manner has offered many good lessons for us today; but, we shall notice only one of them in …
Soured Souls and Stolen Hearts
By Larry Ray Hafley Absalom’s innocent dupes were led as lambs to the slaughter. Chaos and corruption, rebellion and division resulted. Soured souls are embittered, angry, and frustrated. The truth lashes their minds. Their conscience is smitten. Unwilling to lay aside their selfish, stubborn pride, they attempt to disguise and hide their poisoned hearts. With …
Why Churches Do Not Have Elders
By John N. Evans Having established that it is God’s plan for a church in its maturity to have elders, why is it that so many congregations do not? Why does there seem to be a growing number of local congregations, some which have been in existence for decades and some with a significant number …