What is a Church? (11) Women’s Work in the Church
This article was given me by William G. Bass many years ago. Its author was not identified, but it is clear that it was taken from a publication of the day. I have tried to locate it on the internet …
Some Things Said… (Nov 05)
An early church found in Israel
Megiddo Prison, Israel — Israeli archaeologists working in a maximum-security prison just down the road from Armageddon have unearthed what they think is the oldest church to be discovered in the land where Jesus …
Stephen’s Defense (2)
It is stated that Stephen performed great signs and wonders, obviously being one of the first who had received the granting of spiritual gifts through the Holy Spirit and through the hands of the apostles. The record also states that …
The Establishment of the Church
(Many of you have heard lessons about the establishment of the church, and many of those lessons follow the same detail as found in this one. While this is a composite of several of these it is based primarily upon …
Some Things Said… (Oct 05) (3)
As Will Rogers said: “It aint ignorance that hurts us as much as the things we know that aint so.”
It requires courage to cast the accumulated myths of a lifetime to the wind. Our natural desire for simplicity, certitude, …
Stephen’s Defense (1)
Just prior to when the prophet and deacon Stephen was carried out of the council of the Jews, outside of the city walls of Jerusalem to be killed, he offered up his defense for the charges levied against him. For …
Some Things Said… (Oct 05) (2)
Islamic Radicalism ‘Doomed To Fail,’ Bush Says
Evoking President Ronald Reagan’s leadership of America’s resolve in confronting communism during his two terms in office, President Bush said today that Islamic radicalism is doomed to fail as communism did.
Bush spoke …
What is a Church? (10)
In the previous section the apostle had condemned factions within the church at Corinth and closed with a long admonition to follow his example in avoiding such things. He had stated, “Let no one glory in men,” ( 3: 21 …
The Lord’s Day
Occasionally the question of when should Christians meet comes up in religious discussions. It is a question that rightly deserves an answer from scripture, and though that is true, many of those who pose the question believe that no clear …
Some Things Said… (Oct 05)
A great deception
Recently there have been a few articles on creationism and Darwinism in the press. Some of these have been listed or mentioned in part in the columns that regularly appear here. A casual remark made by President …