By Robert Harkrider The vast difference between conviction and convenience has rapidly become a misunderstood subject. The search for convenience has perhaps led more Christians to bow their knees to Baal than any other disease. Conviction is lacking, and sin, camouflaged by popularity, continues to take its toll in the church. A sharp contrast exists …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 44 2000
Instrumental Music in Churches
By J.W. McGarvey In the earlier years of the present Reformation there was entire unanimity in the rejection of instrumental music from our public worship. It was declared unscriptural, inharmonious with the Christian institution, and a source of corruption. In the course of time, individuals here and there called in question the correctness of this …
She Stole From Whom?
By Bill Reeves On the NBC news at 7:45 a.m., Nov. 5, 1999, a woman “expert,” was giving advice for those who have anxieties about keeping their friends. She illustrated the matter by telling about when she was young, that in order not to lose her friends, she stole from her father’s pockets and bought …
Hezekiah’s Comforting Words
By Lewis Willis Bible students are aware of that time when the nation of Israel divided into the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Samaria was the capital of Israel, and Jerusalem was the capital of Judah. Israel was very wicked, living defiantly against God. The Assyrian army came against Samaria, besieging the city for three …