Standing For Christ
When we read through the Bible we quickly begin to see those who successfully stood for God and His message to man, and those who didn’t. Who stood for God? We see that Noah stood for God in the face of the entire world’s disobedience. He and his family alone were...
Abortion and Total Hereditary Depravity
In a recent issue of the Old Paths Advocate Brother Brett Hickey wrote an excellent article on Original Sin. As he began to discuss the age of innocence an interesting thought came to my mind. Total hereditary depravity states that, “Adam became sinful, and hence all...
Glory or Embarrassment?
By Sean S McCallister Jesus spoke beautiful words to the disciples when He told them to, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matt. 5:16 It is not the opinion of this writer that He was...
The Operation of the Holy Spirit: Direct or Indirect
Over the years there have been a great many good, honest, and sincere brethren who have held to the doctrine of a personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit. As I look into the teachings of scripture, though I do not doubt their wisdom or intelligence, I cannot agree that...
The Christian and the Government with Thoughts on Voting Concerning the Coming Presidential Election in America
The subject of the Christian's relationship to the government is certainly a very controversial one, with opinions ranging from total participation (even mandatory) to living without any consideration of the civil authorities at all. Certainly both of these are...
The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
There are few subjects that evoke such controversy in the minds of men as those which deal with the Holy Spirit and his role in the life of saint and sinner. This is a truly distressing thing, for the purpose of the Spirit was not to bring controversy but comfort. One...
Job: History or Poetry
To anyone who has suffered loss; to anyone who has wondered if God really cares; to anyone who has been overcome with sorrow and felt abandoned on all sides, the book of Job holds a special place. Job is a story of God’s desire for man’s love. It illustrates the faith...
What Grace Is
The Congregational Teacher
The congregational teacher is a most noble position in the service to the Lord. It is a position of instruction as well as leadership. Typically, as the pulpit goes so goes the congregation. I receive a number of distressing calls each week from members of various...
You Are of Your Father
YOU ARE OF YOUR FATHER... Have you ever wondered why John the Baptist called the Pharisees and Sadducees vipers? What were some of the curses God used in the Garden of Eden? What is the significance of the serpent-dragon in the Revelation letter? Who are the sons...