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Blessings of Technology JANUARY 2020 | NO. 1 | VOLUME 64 BLESSINGS OF TECHNOLOGY In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight (Prov. 3:6). JANUARY 2020 | NO. 1 | VOLUME 64 Features IBLE UTHORITY (ISSN 1538-0793) is published once a month B A by Truth Publications, Inc., 220 S. Marion, by Mark Mayberry pg 4 Athens, AL 35611. Postage paid at Bowling Green, KY and additional mailing offices. When the chief priests and the elders asked Jesus, “By what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?” (Matt. 21:23), they acted Manuscripts should be sent to the editor: with ulterior motives. However, the question is, indeed, vital. Mark Mayberry ([email protected]) Subscriptions, renewals & other ERVERTED ERSONS IN THE EmpLE correspondence should be sent to: “P P ” T Truth Magazine by Kyle Pope pg 6 220 S. Marion Athens, AL 35611 While the homosexual lifestyle is widely promoted today, it has always been inconsistent with God’s plan and purpose. Kyle surveys this subject, noting that Book orders should be sent to: the ancients (like moderns) sought to justify such behavior as sacred and holy. CEI Bookstore 220 S. Marion Athens, AL 35611 Phone: (855) 492-6657 PURIFY US truthbooks.com by Sherelyn Mayberry pg 8 Online Website: Purification is a life long process to which we must be consistently committed: truthmagazine.com “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all Send change of address to Postmaster at: defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Cor. 7:1). 220 S. Marion Athens, AL 35611 REFLECTIONS ON ROmaNS: GOD’S GOOD NEWS Graphic Designer: by David Flatt pg 10 Kelly McCombs [email protected] • (615) 210-8599 The gospel is God’s good news to humanity. It was anticipated by the prophets but revealed through the person of Jesus Christ. DISCLAIMER: Books in ads are screened but an ad does not mean unqualified endorsement. All books should HE HURCH IN ROPHECY be tested by Scripture. We appreciate readers T C P notifying us if they find some glaring fault in ads. by David Dann pg 14 pg 35 Many disparage the church, treating it as inconsequential. Yet, Scripture declares that it reflects God’s manifold wisdom—formulated before the foundation of the world, foreshadowed in the prophets, and fulfilled on the day of Pentecost. QUESTION & ANSWER by Bobby L. Graham pg 16 Someone inquires, “Were the brothers of Jesus, mentioned in Matthew 12:47, His natural brothers or His cousins?” Bobby explains how flawed assumptions of Roman Catholicism have created confusion on this subject. I’LL GRIND THESE STONES TO MAKE MY BREAD by Luke Chandler pg 18 Grinding stones were used in the most mundane of activities, preparing one’s daily bread. Yet, the differences between then and now are fascinating. 2 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com Blessings of Technology ■ BENEFICIAL ONLINE RESOURCES ■ REVIEW OF LOGOS ■ REVIEW OF AccORDANCE by Tim Matheny pg 22 by Steve Wolfgang pg 24 by Jared Saltz pg 26 This article highlights online resources, Logos Bible Software is promoted as The Accordance Bible Study Software which are very usable and low-cost, “Your Personal Bible Study Assistant.” provides powerful, primary-language that Christians can access to be more Many students of God’s word rely upon capabilities and a host of other tools and effective in their personal Bible study Logos for quick access to 100s or 1000s resources for those who want to study and publicly presenting the word of God. of resources, and in-depth study of the Bible better, faster, and more deeply. Sacred Scripture. ■ DISCUSSING SPIRITUAL ■ TEacHING THE BIBLE BY ISSUES ONLINE ■ KEEPING IN CONTacT VIDEO CONFERENCING by Matthew W. Bassford pg 28 by John Mayberry pg 30 by John Gentry pg 32 Even though online conversation Let’s explore how brethren can use Teaching the Bible by video conferencing about spiritual issues has gained a bad modern tools to improve group allows for efficient use of money, time, reputation, when we approach it with communications within the local body. and reach when studying with someone the proper attitude, we can accomplish in person is not a viable option. great good. January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 3 Editorial Bible Authority by Mark Mayberry When the chief priests and the elders asked Jesus, “By what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You Paragraph Style: 03_Sypnosis -of article this authority?” (Matt. 21:23), they acted with ulterior motives. However, the question is, indeed, vital. The authority of Jesus Christ is 17). Like Paul and Timothy, we must The reasoning may be valid and affirmed in the Great Commission fight the good fight—heeding Christ’s productive of good (2 Tim. 2:14-19, (Matt. 28:18-20). The apostles, and call and obeying His commands (1 esp. vs. 15; Eph. 3:1-5) or faulty and by extension, God’s people in every Tim. 1:18-20; 6:12-16; 2 Tim. 4:7-8). productive of evil (Jer. 23:36; 2 Pet. generation, should go forth preaching 3:15-16). The outcome depends the gospel. Disciples are baptized in As Our Caregiver upon one’s attitude (John 7:17). the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Jesus’ miracles of healing Spirit. The Greek word exousia refers demonstrate that He is the Great Direct Statements to “power to act, authority” (Thomas, Physician, the balm of Gilead It should go without saying that we 1849). Christ’s authority over both (Matt. 11:2-6; cf. Jer. 8:18-22). Most are bound to obey any direct statement the physical and spiritual realms was importantly, He offers spiritual regarding our obligations to God. A manifested by His miracles (Matt. 9:1- restoration to erring sinners: “I direct statement might take the form 8). As the One who possesses supreme have not come to call the righteous of a positive commandment (Acts power, Jesus has the right to command but sinners to repentance” (Matt. 2:38-40), a prohibition (Eph. 5:3-12), or us in every aspect of our lives. 9:10-13; Mark 2:15-17; Luke 5:29- a factual declaration (Gal. 5:19-23). 32). As we visit the doctor in times The Authority of Jesus Christ of illness, the Lord Jesus can heal Greek verbs communicate authoritative statements in various As Our Creator us from all spiritual maladies. However, if we hope to get well, we forms. The indicative mood is The Bible repeatedly affirms that is must follow the Doctor’s orders! descriptive of something that , as Jesus Christ is our Creator (John opposed to something that might be. 1:1-4; 1 Cor. 8:5-6; Col. 1:15-18; Establishing Bible Authority The subjunctive mood expresses a Heb. 1:1-2). God has a plan and a possibility, probability, exhortation, Realizing that we will be judged by purpose for His chosen people. Let or an axiomatic concept. The the word of God (John 12:48-50), we us, therefore, humbly submit to His imperative mood is used when making must respect the authority of Sacred will and not demonstrate defiance a command, or when the speaker/ Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Col. 3:17). against our Maker, as do wicked and author is encouraging or asking The Holy Spirit caused the inspired rebellious men (Isa. 45:9-13; Ps. 2). someone to do something. All are apostles and prophets to use three employed to express direct commands. As Our Commander basic methods of authorizing religious An exclamation point is not required actions: direct statements, approved The New Testament depicts Christ for a statement to be authoritative. examples, and necessary inferences. as our Commander, especially in the The Lord calls upon us to use our minds closing chapters of the Apocalypse Approved Examples in understanding the will and word (Rev 19:11-16). If we are soldiers of The Scriptures also teach by of God (Col. 1:9-12; Eph. 5:15-17). Christ, then He is our Captain, whom example or illustration (1 Cor. 10:6, we are obligated to obey (2 Tim. How does one understand the 11). Parents know the importance of 2:3-4). Knowing that we are engaged Bible? Precisely, we do so as we setting the right example (Eph. 6:4; in a great spiritual conflict (2 Cor. comprehend any other written Prov. 31:28-29). Christ conducted 10:1-6), let us put on the full armor message: by gathering information, Himself so that, when men saw His of God, that we may stand against solemnly contemplating its meaning, actions, they could know how they the power of darkness (Eph. 6:11- and drawing appropriate conclusions. ought to live (Matt. 16:24; 1 Pet. 4 January 2020 | truthmagazine.com January 2020 | truthmagazine.com 2:21). So likewise, the apostles acted churches of Asia have vanished into for spiritual healing from the under the direction of the Holy Spirit, the mists of history, contemporary One who would heal you? and their example guided the early Christians must of necessity infer that church (1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3:17; 4:9). Jesus’ counsel is still applicable. Like the Centurion at Capernaum, will you manifest unwavering faith The New Testament records Our Lord condemned the Sadducees in the Supreme Authority of Jesus various divinely approved examples for not concluding that there is a Christ—trusting His word and obeying that illustrate God’s commands. resurrection from God’s statement His will (Matt.
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