Law and Expedients
Twice the King James Version of the Bible reads, “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient… (1 Corinthians 6:12; 10:23). In these verses, “all things” is translated from a form of the Gr. πς (pas).…
Do Demons Possess People Today?
Many believe that evil spirits, called demons, can take over people’s bodies today. This was widely accepted in Europe hundreds of years ago. It is still believed by many in Africa in areas where the influence of Christianity is not…
Brethren with Too Many Relatives
No, I am not talking about a population explosion. I am not even talking about long lost cousins that surface when someone starts a rumor that we have come into some money.
I am talking about relatives as opposed to…
Eating in the Church Building
It may come as a surprise to many that “eating in the church building” is a non-issue. In fact, I have never known nor heard of anyone who opposed eating in the church building. I know of no one who…
Our Security in Christ
In our Grace – Obedience – Fellowship discussions, we are often told that without those in Christ being continuously cleansed of sin (even as they sin) we can have no real sense of security in Him. It goes something like…