Biblical Articles

The Denton Record-Chronicle, on the last day of last year published an article by three ministers in Argyle in which they set forth what they believed to be a Biblical way in which to deal with the sin of homosexuality. Although the men were both cautious and kind,...

Before concluding the review with a quick look at a variety of matters, the reader might wish to know more about the author of the above tract. The following information was provided by Dave Miller in his chapter, "Significant Debates," from the 1993 Spiritual Sword...

It would be possible to continue for weeks reviewing this tract by Ben M. Bogard. It contains so many allegations without proof, insults, and misrepresentations that a thorough refutation in this format is impossible. However, we would like to treat the subject of...

Reviewing all of Ben M. Bogard's 101 reasons for not being a "Campbellite" would take much more space than we want to devote to it, but we do want to cover some of the meatier points that he made. We have already dealt with reasons 1-6, 17, and 19. We could also add...

Decades ago Ben M. Bogard, L.L.D. (LIAR in LEAGUE with the DEVIL) wrote a tract entitled Campbellism Exposed. He knew when he wrote it that its contents were neither fair nor true. Perhaps he wrote it out of vindictiveness; if it were for some noble reason, he...

It would be difficult to imagine a more comprehensive look at American education. Cloning of the American Mind could have been subtitled: Information That Was Never Taught to Teachers About Our Public Education System. This writer has taken a number of education...

One of the current popular religious fads, often expressed on bracelets, surfaced two or three years ago with the sudden appearing of the initials, WWJD. It was thought that the behavior of people (young people in particular) might be positively affected if, before...

In the battle against the Amalekites Israel prevailed when Moses held up his hands. When he rested his arms, Amalek prevailed. Aaron and Hur helped the nation be victorious by holding up Moses' hands (Ex. 17:9-13). Thus the phrase, holding up someone's hands has come...

As 1999 wound down, the Associated Press' Religion Writer, Richard N. Ostling, interviewed Billy Graham for his perspective of the 20th century. The article was published in the Denton Record-Chronicle on December 17th, under the title "Billy Graham: Everything...

After the massive tinkering that was done with the miniseries about Noah, one could only imagine how film producers would treat Mary. The first portion of it was actually fairly decent. Although Mary was portrayed as wise beyond her years and quite vocal (when she...

The idea for the lectureship and the book (whose title appears above) is one of the most valuable and practical ones imaginable. The elders, deacons, and members of the Southaven Church of Christ are to be commended for such a great theme. B. J. Clarke has done a...

Who is "the smartest man who ever lived"? If Jesus and Solomon are removed from the list, the remaining contestants stand a chance. Albert Einstein would be nominated, of course, and some would vote for John von Neumann, "the late mathematician and quantum mechanics...

Is Hollywood stepping up the pace against Christianity? Since the outrageous and unbiblical treatment of the One Who shall judge all mankind (John 5:22, 27) over a dozen years ago (Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ), more and more films seem to be...

Article by Gary W. Summers A few months ago someone (whose e-mail name shall remain anonymous) wrote, asking how to become a Christian. It was a privilege to answer this--the most important of all questions. Surprisingly, however, the next communication contained a...

In December's Reader's Digest there is an article by Paul Johnson entitled "The Real Message of the Millennium." It is a positive, upbeat assessment about the state of Christianity: the way it has survived until now and will continue to do so. The author mentions the...

How much should the public believe from what they read in newspapers or hear on television? Someone ought to keep track. What was the "expose" that was done a few years ago on a certain vehicle that was supposed to demonstrate how unsafe it was? And then we found out...

[Editor's note: One of our former members asked me to watch the television program, The Shepherd's Chapel, which comes on every day of the week--usually at some strange hour, such as 5:00 A.M. I told him I would oblige him and proceeded to tape the show for the next...

"Jesse, I won't cut fresh flowers for you," Carly Simon promises to the title character in the chorus of her 1980 Top Ten song, "Jesse." She portrays a woman who knows she's being used by a man who charms her into doing his bidding whenever he wills. She seems very...

Recently, one of our members was in New York City for a three week training seminar. He visited with a group of "brethren" in that area, which had available a March-April newsletter called City Life. This congregation states that it has elders and deacons. Editors of...

The Scriptures teach that God "is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him" (Heb. 11:6). Yet how many Americans could be classified as such? Some may be casually seeking Him although there is no sense of urgency. Like the Laodiceans our material prosperity seems...

The Bible advises that on occasion one should: "Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes" (Pr. 26:5). Therefore, this article is in response to the person who calls himself FARMBOY, who has a website brimming with arrogance, which is...

IN MEMORIAM: ARCHIE KEPLINGER There will only ever be one Archie. Who would have ever thought all those years ago when he was growing up on a farm in Tennessee that he would one day preach in Liberia, West Africa, be part of a singing group that cut two record albums,...

Article by Gary W. Summers. B. K. Eakman's well-documented book, Cloning of the American Mind, provides a fascinating overview of the men and their ideologies that have shaped the current culture in this country during this century. The author mentions, among hundreds...

During the past year I have read at least some portion of your newspaper columns; we seldom ever agree on anything. In fact, the word never would probably work best here. You have steadfastly defended Clinton with every new sleazy revelation and with equal fervor...

Article for Gary W. Summers. Newt Gingrich is a brilliant strategist, having devised and implemented the "Contract With America," which resulted in Republicans gaining control of the House of Representatives for the first time in 40 years (back in 1994). He wrote an...

Most everyone has heard about the court ruling which favored homosexuals and went against the Boy Scouts, as well as common decency. This is a time for those "professing" Christianity to show solidarity on the moral values taught in the Scriptures, for without God and...

John A. Stormer has written other books: in fact, many people probably still have a copy of None Dare Call It Treason. This latest effort was published just last year by Liberty Bell Press in Florissant, Missouri 63032 (P. O. Box 32, if ordering direct). Everything...

While the media hype may have died down, the interest in Star Wars: Episode I--The Phantom Menace lingers yet. Look no further than the displays, toys and other collectibles still available at favorite fast food restaurants for evidence that the movie is still big...

In The Dallas Morning News (and presumably other newspapers around the country) on August 4th, there appeared a large advertisement (a quarter of a page) with the exciting title given in the approximate format below: 8 Compelling Reasons Why: CHRIST IS COMING VERY...

In the July, 1999 Fulton County Gospel News, edited by Ted Clarke, Thomas F. Eaves, Sr., comments very appropriately upon "the sinner's prayer" from a booklet entitled God's Simple Plan of Salvation. He points out that "not one single person" was commanded to pray...