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The Doctrine of the Stones
No religious system or association, ancient or original language, or some kind of religious discipline of rules will add to your experience of your life in Jesus Christ. Be careful what you learn.
The Influence of Leadership
The role of teaching in a congregation presumes a leadership work in some capacity, and the role such a person assumes will have a kind of authority that will vary from one congregation to another. Teaching is a highly regarded work in scripture (Acts 13:1-3; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Timothy 5:17), and with proper training, a leader or a group of leaders can cultivate a progressing and fruitful...
Suffer the Sermon
What can we do to ensure that we ourselves and others continue in sound doctrine? Enduring sound doctrine will bring great personal reward in this present life, and beyond our capacity to imagine in the Kingdom of God
Was Jesus Ceremonially Unclean?
The answer lies in determining the purpose of and premise behind the ceremonial laws
Harmony in The Church
Matthew 18:15-17 provides a methodology for resolving issues of various kinds between and among brethren at the personal level. The overall context for this scriptural process of conflict resolution shows that Jesus’ ultimate goal is to save what is lost to sin. The motivation behind any resolution must be to restore.
Blessed for His Namesake – The Value of True Worship
God did not send His Son for the sole purpose of saving sinners from eternal death. He sent Him for His Glory. If God is not glorified first and foremost there can be no salvation and even no creation. Understanding this allows for greater and more meaningful worship.
Ezekiel’s Message
The book of Ezekiel is often used by certain ministries to stress the importance of the Church to also be a Watchman to the United States and the western world. They claim Ezekiel’s message was not meant for a nation already in captivity, but for a modern Anglo-Israel in the far future – today. What was the prophecy Ezekiel had to give to the House of Israel? Was the prophecy fulfilled? Is the role of the Church today to be a Watchman? This article breaks it down.
Wrestling with Evil
The spiritual powers at work to destroy a Christian are fueled by beings with mental capacities that exceed the physical, including the degree of wickedness. You cannot reason with evil nor negotiate a peace.
The Simplicity and Beauty of the Gospel Message
Through our increasing abilities for observation, we learn more about the nature of the world around us and the universe. We begin to realize the intricate balances that exist so that life can survive on this planet. Centuries of study have gone into understanding the observable universe, and mysteries still continue to befuddle the scientific mind.We may begin to think life and creation is...
Ask Norm! Winter 2019 – 1
Ask Norm! By Norman S. Edwards From SVM -Winter/Spring 2017 We really look forward to receiving your magazine that we love so much. I have always wondered why there are still giants after the flood. I have heard explanations, but they seem improbable to me. I hope that you can answer my question.Dear Ronald Rich: Firstly, we will mention some of the places where giants were found after the...
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Golden Sheaves
