In this article we are going to continue the series dealing with the second generation pioneers of the Restoration Movement. They quote Daniel Sommer as saying that David Lipscomb did more than any individual in the Southland to stem the tide of liberalism. The subject of our essay was born on January 21, 1831 in […]
The Sanhedrin commanded Peter and John not to preach the resurrection of Jesus under the threat of punishment. The Apostles possessed boldness in defense of the Gospel. They were ready to go anywhere and everywhere to announce the Good News. What is the Good News (the Gospel)? 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 tells that the gospel consists […]
In the first century, the early church was attacked from within and from without. Just as had been foretold, false teachers had sprung up. One such group was the Gnostics. To give you an idea of the threat to Christianity that such teachings bring, here is a brief statement about Gnosticism. Charles Caldwell Ryrie, writes […]