By Glendol McClure If you ask anyone who is the least bit religious the question: What is the one thing that is needed most in the world, the Lord’s church, among brethren, in families, and in our society today in general?, most would likely reply that we need more love. In general, I would agree, …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 45 2001
“Wine is a Mocker”
By David Dann The book of Proverbs teaches us that, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise” (Prov. 20:1). In addition to this passage, the Bible issues many other warnings and admonitions against the consumption of alcoholic beverages (see Gen. 9:21; Prov. 23:31-35; Isa. 28:7-8; Rom. …
“The Jehovah’s Witnesses”
By Jarrod Jacobs Most all of us are familiar with the cult known as the “Jehovah’s Witnesses.” Perhaps we have been greeted by them from time to time as they canvas our area where we live. How do we as Christians respond to them? What ought our attitude be toward these people? I have had …
Perdition, Damnation, and Eternal Loss
By Mark Mayberry Introduction In this article, let us consider the biblical term “perdition,” which is derived from the Greek word apoleia. Strong says it means “ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal).” Thayer defines it as “1. actively, a destroying, utter destruction: as, of vessels; 2. passively, a perishing, ruin, destruction.”1 In particular, it has …