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. Presbyterians Week Headlines . [1] Christian Observer December 2008 Issue Articles and Features [2] Gouda, Netherlands Vaste Burcht Reformed Church Firebombed by Four Teens of Moroccan Origin [3] Columbia Theological Seminary Searching for New President [4] Troon, Scotland Flush…
. A Brief History of the Social Gospel John A. Battle* The True Gospel What is the social gospel? Before answering this question, we must compare it with the gospel declared in the New Testament. For example, the Apostle Paul…
. by J. Glenn Ferrell . The purpose of civil government is to restrain evil. Prior to the Flood, man s violence toward men and rebellion against God was not punished by man. The first murderer, Cain, was allowed by…
by Dr. Richard Bacon . Last December the Dow Jones Industrial Index was at 13,851. Today (20 November 2008) it closed at 7,552 down another 5.56% from yesterday’s close. The Secret Order of Goldman – Sachs has been sacked of its…
“Better to Reign in Hell, than Serve in Heav’n”[?] (Satan speaking in John Milton’s Paradise Lost) Joshua 24:15 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the…
. by Joe Renfro, Ed.D., Radio Evangelist, Retired Teacher and Pastor, Box 751, Lavonia, Georgia 30553, 706-356-4173, joerenfro@alltel.net . The Bible says to “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing…
The 5th of November How History Makes Guy Fawkes More Than Fireworks By Sjirk Bajema [The Rev. Sjirk Bajema has served as the minister of the Reformed Church of Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand for the past ten years and also…
.. by Dr. Chuck Baynard . There is an old saying that time heals all things. People who have suffered the loss of someone very close will find that their path to healing is greatly hindered if they buy…
. Sabbath School Lessons by Dr. Robert LaMay . Rejoicing in God . December 7, 2008 Lesson: Luke 1:39-55 Key Verses: Luke 1:46-47 . Introduction . Mary praises God, saying, “My soul magnifies the Lord!” (Luke 1:46). Mary magnifies the…
. Bearing Fruits of Repentance . December 28, 2008 Lesson: Luke 3:7-18 Key Verse: Luke 3:8 . Introduction . John the Baptist was commissioned by God to preach “the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins” (Luke 3:3). He…