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Most of the attention is focused on elders when a congregation tries to organize itself according to 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, but there are qualifications for deacons (and their wives), also. The word that is translated “deacons” is the Greek word diakonos. It appears 30 times in the
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Don Tarbet from Denison, Texas, and Anne Bell from Lamesa, Texas, co-wrote the above-titled book, which was just published this year (2013). Don has preached in various states and engages in mission work in Scotland, South Africa, and Ghana, West Africa. He has written 35 religious tracts, a
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Many of us were greatly surprised in 2001 when we heard that fellow preacher and lectureship speaker, Noah Hackworth had suffered a massive stroke. With great encouragement and help from his wife Glenda, he has recovered somewhat
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). In the November 25, 2012 Spiritual Perspectives article, I reported a conversation between Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller concerning where America is and what its future might be. As a preface to those remarks I pointed
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Frank Viola and George Barna, who authored the book, Pagan Christianity?, could have performed a valuable service to the religious world if they had done the research they did on the origin of the aspects of Christian
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The third chapter of this work by Frank Viola and George Barna concerns what takes place during worship. Although the authors document their findings with copious citations, the thesis of this chapter is tremendously flawed, which demonstrates that research per se serves no guarantee that it will be applied correctly.
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Just as pagans built temples to honor their gods, so Constantine had in mind that very principle when he authorized the construction of church buildings after A.D. 327. They were not designed as humble little places
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). One of the most significant (because it is relevant) books in recent years to be published is Pagan Christianity: Exploring the Roots of our Church Practices. It was first copyrighted in 2002 and then again in 2008
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). God had delivered Israel out of Egypt! Then He drowned the Egyptians in the Red Sea! The people were so grateful they sang a song of praise to God (Ex. 15:1-21). However, in only a
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Much of the remainder of the first proposition debated was citing sources over the definitions of words. Clearly, brother Eaves used the lexicons and translations correctly while Johnson tried to cast doubt on what is obvious to
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). In last week’s article (1-20-13), it was reported that some academics are beginning to suggest that pedophilia be considered as a sexual orientation. It was only 34 years ago (1-8-79) that Time
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Previously, we looked at each of the eight changes in the Queen James Version of the Bible. Except for these eight verses, this “perversion” which is now available is no different from the King James Version. Why did the “editors” perform these eight alterations? They argued that the Bible does