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| Volume 3 , No. 8 | Elk City , Oklahoma | August , 2004 |
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If Christ Were On Earth Today
...would He find his reception by religious "authorities" any different than his treatment by the scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees? Cled E. Wallace makes application from the record of the first century's visitation to our time. Bible Truth vs. False Doctrine — Examining Mark 16:14-16 The scripture text refutes many false doctrines. Roelf L. Ruffner illustrates this fact with it's teaching on unbelief and mental blindness, the existence of only one gospel, and that belief does not preclude obedience in salvation. Is It Necessary To Be A Member Of The Church To Be Saved? Dub Mowery analyzes the commonly help notion that since Jesus is the savior, one need not be in the church. He agrees that you need not be in a denomination, none of which existed in the first century A.D. However... Sodomite Marriages Over the past 100 years, with the many advancements has also come an erosion of morality. To hide this downward slide its proponents have sought to change the discussion from morals to values. Values are merely differences, like diversity, without the quality of good or bad. Tom Wacaster gives a global overview of one such situation, providing some of the applicable scriptural references. The Light Near Damascus W. Curtis Porter examines the significance of the light which shone about Saul. Now who might you think is a witness? Have you ever "witnessed?" Test your understanding and your assumptions against this concise study by Porter. |
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The Conversion Of The Samaritans
That old Jerusalem gospel spread quickly throughout the world. The Samaritan conversions reflect that first century pattern: the preaching of Christ crucified, raised, coming again. George G. Hamilton retells the story of Philip, giving case by case examples, scriptures, and a four point summary. Living, Dying, And Going To Heaven Preston Silcox: In the minds of multitudes is the notion that the natural order of all events consists of simply living a decent life, passing from these realms below, and pleasantly awaking on the shores of heaven. The majority of those who hold to such an appealing view usually overlook some key facts. Read on regarding the inadequacy of intuition, the words of warning, and the obligation of obedience. God Blesses Only The Obedient With that perfect example of obedience, Jesus Christ, W. O. Davis summarizes his study of whom does God bless? He concludes with the four ways one may disobey God. |
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The 7th Annual Western Oklahoma Summer Lectures Videos of the Lectures may be viewed at... www.oabs.org Marshall Keeble And The Implementation Of A Grand Strategy New Keeble Book Just Published! by Darrell Broking |
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Me And My Error
Two rich paragraphs reflect on how we think. From H. M. Phillips... Important Last Words Alton Fonville notes the attention usually given to a person's last words. You will remember those you heard spoken by a friend or loved one. The last words of Peter and Paul are discussed, and the anticipation of the Lord's return considered... "How Can Daddy Leave The Store?" How we choose to spend our time may be rationalized in many ways. But a time will come when choices are ended. A story from Roy Mason. |
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