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Don’t let the Latin title scare you away. It just happens to align quite well with the subject under consideration. It articulates an idea that most folks are at least vaguely aware of—it means: “Prevention is better than cure.” This principle is applicable in myriad situations. In the
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The Minnesota Supreme Court has lost its collective mind, ruling 7-0 that a male transgender athlete must be allowed to compete with women in USA Powerlifting. One might have hoped for one sane individual on the court, but such was not the case. Normal people know this is a
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What is Paul’s purpose in writing Ephesians 4:4-6? The passage is often examined and sometimes misapplied. To achieve an adequate understanding of these verses, let’s consider them in light of the earlier context of the letter. The Book of Ephesians is about Jesus and His church—
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Back on March 3, 2025, The Beacon (from the Bellview Church of Christ in Pensacola, Florida) published an article, “Would You Believe?” by Bob Howton. He wrote of an amazing occurrence, in which he witnessed a preacher on TV who said, “We’re preparing to partake of the Lord’s
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Recently, your congenial editor was given a document that was dated September 7, 2025 in association with the following website: www.GotQuestions.org. The question was: “Is the Church of Christ a Good Biblical Church?” The answer contains some accurate information, but occasionally there is a misrepresentation (whether accidental or
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Those who are leading the church astray do not generally launch a frontal attack against baptism as taught in the New Testament. Few of them would dare to say, “I no longer believe baptism is for the purpose of removing one’s sins.” They simply do not include that concept
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The Fate of a Nation “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Pr. 14:34). Solomon seems to be referring to any nation, but the truth of this statement can be seen in the subsequent history of Israel. In fact, Solomon’s words on this
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In his October 5, 2025 Reno Record, Marvin Weir recounts a situation that occurred years ago. He writes that an aged gentleman led the singing at the congregation where I preached my first sermon. He would have never consented to using a piano to accompany the singing of praises to
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All Scripture is subject to twisting and misinterpretation (2 Peter 3:16). Such twisting results in false teachings that then produce false churches. Some Scripture is certainly subject to more of this treatment than others. Consider one of the most popularly misunderstood passages that has likewise produced the most popular
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The Fate of a Nation “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Pr. 14:34). Solomon seems to be referring to any nation, but the truth of this statement can be seen in the subsequent history of Israel. In fact, Solomon’s words on this
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In his October 5, 2025 Reno Record, Marvin Weir recounts a situation that occurred years ago. He writes that an aged gentleman led the singing at the congregation where I preached my first sermon. He would have never consented to using a piano to accompany the singing of praises to
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Dr. Shelly, speaking at Harding University on September 28, 2025, made several statements that were false. He did not use many passages of Scriptures, but those that found their way into his speech were misapplied. He brings up one of the favorite passages that liberals often resort to—Mark 9: