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Can Man Obtain Salvation?
Maybe twice a year I stop by a "Used Book" store just to see what religious books might be available. (I'm so far behind in reading I shouldn't have to buy a new book for the next decade.) One of those on my last
Gary W. Summers
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"Politically Correct" (Mis)handling of the Scriptures
"The Bride of Christ"" Not Leftist Theology," is an article posted on Townhall by Jack Kerwick. As of August 23rd, 2017 he was disillusioned with the Catholic Church of which he is a member. In fact, in the midst of the message being presented, he stood
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"Politically Correct" (Mis)handling of the Scriptures
"The Bride of Christ—Not Leftist Theology." Is an article posted on Townhall by Jack Kerwick. As of August 23rd, 2017 he was disillusioned with the Catholic Church of which he is a member. In fact, in the midst of message that was being presented, he stood up
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"Peter Was the First Bishop of Rome"?
Is this just one of those weeks that everybody sounds nuts? Is someone trying to test our sanity? Both this article and the one inside leave a person of sound mind scratching his head and wondering. Usually, reading Imprimis, a publication of Hillsdale College, is enjoyable; most of the time
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Denominational "Unity"
One of the weirdest positions in religion to be published in the Orlando Sentinel came to light on August 24, 2017. Included entirely on page A13 is an article titled, "Liberal Leaders Don't Speak for Me, Conservative Church Elder Says." And it was followed up three
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The Quarterly Sunday Evening Worship Assembly
A few months ago, Brother Carter and I were approached by two elders from Mt. Dora, who were meeting with churches of Christ within a radius of 45 minutes of them to explain an idea to promote unity among brethren in this region. Of course, any such idea would be
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Profanity—we're Almost There
In the 1980s, your congenial columnist took a Master's level course on American humor, which covered Mark Twain, James Thurber, and several other writers. For the most part the material was helpful, but, as a Christian, it was not amusing the day the instructor insisted that a student
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"Going" "in the Place Where the Tree Falls"
An intriguing six verses of Scripture can be found in Ecclesiastes 11:1-6. The reader knows that the words comprise an interesting message, but what is it? The passage begins with: "Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days." Mark Twain
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Is the Devil in the Details?
The description of the King of Babylon continues: "For you have said in your heart: 'I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; … I will ascend above heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High'" (Isa.
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What Constitutes a Controversial Minister?
In the August 3, 2017 Orlando Sentinel is an article about Ralph Drollinger, and the title of it is, "President's Cabinet's Bible Study Led by Controversial Minister." No, this is not a political article. Every president has had a spiritual advisor or an association
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Angels
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Who Is the Authority in the Church?
As long as the earth spins, problems will exist in society and in the church. Satan made his presence known while Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden—and he got them thrown out of it through his lies (John 8:44). Many think the devil is behind