This editorial begins a study of the first of two letters to “the church of God that is in Corinth” (1:2a). Paul identifies himself as the author and alludes to his divinely given authority by mentioning how he had been “called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus” (1:1a). He also cites “our brother Sosthenes” (1:1b),… Read More 1 Corinthians: Grace, Saints, And Being In Christ — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: March/April, 2025)|
How many times have we heard “For we walk by faith, not by sight?” We know those words by heart even if we do not know where they are found. That statement, found in 2 Corinthians 5:7, is part of a lengthy discussion by Paul. It is, therefore, helpful to examine the larger context. The… Read More “We Do Not Lose Heart” — Ron Harper|
A foundational truth mankind has struggled with since the garden of Eden is the fact that God is God and mankind is not. It was not happenstance that the old serpent tempted Eve with the words, “For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will… Read More Christ Built The Right Church The Right Way — Steve Vice|
On October 24, 2024, a debate was held on the campus of Faulkner University in connection with the Faulkner Bible Lectureship: “Is Gambling Morally Acceptable?” Affirming this was William J. Pascrell III, lobbyist for the Princeton Public Affairs Group, located in New Jersey. Denying was David W. Hester, Professor of New Testament for the V.… Read More The Hester-Pascrell Debate On Gambling — David W. Hester, Ph.D.|
There are few sections of Scripture as enigmatic as the opening verses of Genesis 6. One of the mysteries of this passage concerns the Nephilim, a group of individuals whose precise identity has el…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
