By Dan King Sr. Sin is principally an offence against the nature of our Holy God. It does denigrate the human spirit and diminish one’s estimation of himself, but that is not the point of forgiveness. Sin insults the holiness of God. We cannot assume that the forgiveness of our sins is immediate and automatic, …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 43 1999
A Prospective Preacher’s Credentials
By Larry Ray Hafley Brother Olen Holderby, a faithful evangelist in Alameda, California, gave me a copy of a guideline for selecting a preacher which had been drawn up for use in a local church. Brother Holderby withheld the identity of the church involved. It is not germane to our purpose, so we shall pass …
The Cure For Indifference
By Donnie V. Rader What can a church do when there are members who are indifferent? What can those who are indifferent do to overcome their problem? Let’s consider the Bible answer: 1. Preach and warn. Paul wrote, “Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present …
Jesus Prayed for Peter
By Donald P. Ames Peter was a very impetuous young man, often acting first and thinking of the consequences later. In Luke 22, Jesus explained to Peter that his impetuous nature was about to get him into trouble. Satan had demanded permission to sift the disciples “as wheat” (v. 31). Despite Peter’s strong affirmation that …