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A request was mailed in to comment more about Acts 8:12 and how much knowledge of the kingdom (church) is necessary for a person’s baptism to be valid. It is difficult to be precise in giving an answer because our situation today is so much different than the
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The title of this book comes from Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Certainly, there is nothing new under the sun when
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Released on June 8, 2021 was the newest poll regarding the attitude of Americans toward same-sex marriages. Before mentioning how many approve such a situation, it ought to be noted that every percentage point favoring homosexual marriage is also one against the Bible—whether people realize it or not.
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Recently, the following e-mail was received: "Good morning. I really don't know how to say this, but I need a good prayer. I keep falling back into sin. I really don't like that I continue to do this! Let me know how to change
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Considering Ahab in the north and some of the wicked kings in the south, such as Jehoram (the king who never was faithful) and Ahaz (the "never learn a lesson" king), how can Manasseh possibly be considered the worst and most evil of all the kings of Judah?
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One of the greatest foes of independence is the philosophy known as Secular Humanism, which exalts and indulges the individual, the Self. Although they would deny it, humanists and their philosophy cause a person, in actuality, to fulfill the will of Satan. From the very beginning, he assured mankind that
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ut judjudge righteous judgment" "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment" (John 7:24). The United States\
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Just when it seems impossible that King Ahaz could become more obtuse, it happens. Clearly, God had fought against Ahaz, but at some point Israel (Samaria) and Syria (Damascus) were about to overstep their bounds; therefore, God wanted to assure Ahaz that they would not succeed in their designs. The
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Weird Al recorded a weird song with a chorus that includes the following words: Everything you know is wrong. Black is white, up is down, and short is long, And everything you thought was just so Important doesn't matter. Just forget the words and sing along. All you
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Lin-Manuel Miranda received a Tony Award for the musical, Hamilton, in 2016, just days after the Pulse nightclub (frequented by homosexuals) shooting in Orlando (June 12th), in which 49 people were killed and 53 were wounded. As part of his acceptance speech, he read a poem, which included the
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For its spreading of gossip or its spreading of the gospel (Mark 16:15)? For its rudderless drifting or its strong leadership (1 Peter 5:1-4)? For its low ideals or lofty goals (Phil. 3:14; Col. 3:2)? For its cold shoulders or its warm fellowship (1 Peter
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[Editor’s Note: In this final article, the discussion continues concerning precisely what a person needs to know in order for baptism to be valid. Several views are presented and refuted.] Alexander Campbell’s Argument Frequently a line of reasoning will seem wise until close attention is paid to it