Resources
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The Freedom of Simplicity
Our world offers many things to improve our lives, give us more comfort, gain us a better name, and serve our fleshly desires. But Gospel simplicity is very liberating to the Christian who embraces it and makes it a part of his daily life.
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The Mystery of the Marriage Covenant
Who doesn't love a mystery? Marriage is a multi-faceted one, and, lived as God intended it to function for a husband and a wife, becomes an on-going source of intrigue for both. This article allows us a peek at several aspects of the mysteries, and offers advice for the married but disenchanted.
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- James S. Martin
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- Pilgrim Mennonite Conference
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The Ordinance of Baptism
Baptism is an ordinance that Jesus mentioned, and Himself practiced. The early church understood baptism to be a necessary step of obedience. What is the significance of this rite? How can we maintain a Scriptural view and practice of this ordinance?
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- Lyndon Burkholder
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- Pilgrim Mennonite Conference
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The Origin of Nonconformity
The term nonconformity is a Biblical term derived from the Scripture. Originally, nonconformity was nonconformity to God. Now that man has separated himself from God, the call comes to every man to renew our minds favorably toward God and not be conformed to this world.
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- Aaron M. Shank
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- Pilgrim Mennonite Conference
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The Scorner Revealed
One would think that there would never be any scorners in the Church of Jesus Christ, but such is not the case. The way of the scorner is so common to human hearts that it is found in almost every people group. Is that me? Is that you?
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The Sin of the Controlling Spirit
Could you recognize a controller? Here are some earmarks. How do you cope with a controller? Here is some wisdom. And what if...
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- Luke Bennetch
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- Pilgrim Mennonite Conference
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To Be a Father
To be a godly father may appear to be a daunting task. But the Bible way is really quite simple: teach your children about God, discipline them as needed, thank God for them, and don't anger them--and then do it God's way, over and over and over again.
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- Lyndon Burkholder
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- Pilgrim Mennonite Conference
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Water Dowsing
Water: a basic human need. Does it matter HOW the needed water is located? Does God's Word have any thing to say on the subject of water dowsing/witching? A thoughtful look at this perplexing topic, and some questions raised to which no answers are given....and yet, Biblical direction is found.
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What Are You Feeding?
Too many times in life, we wonder why we are struggling. Why our spiritual life is apathetic. But have we asked, "What am I feeding?"
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When Prophets Fail - What Is Wrong?
Recently, several evangelists said they had a special "word from Lord." What they prophesied did not come to pass. How are we to relate to the prophets of today when so many of their supposed revelations are obviously a complete failure?
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Who Should We Support?
As a Christian, how do you know which side of the various conflicts that arise in our world to "support" in your conversation?
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Why We Reject Child Evangelism
A congregation sits hushed as a child barely six years old gives a testimony before his baptism and union with the church. Several times he loses his train of thought, and the pastor must prompt him. At last he finishes and is baptized on his testimony... What do you think of this picture?
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- Sherwin Weaver
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- Pilgrim Mennonite Conference
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Why We Use the King James Bible
In this article, the first in a series of three, we focus on the King James Version of the Bible. In the next article we will examine modern Bible versions.
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Why We Use the King James Bible - Translation Methods
Article three of three. In the first one we looked at the King James Bible, and in the second we examined the textual theory behind modern Bible translations. Now we consider two other problems with modern translations, and then address the question, “What shall we do with the version controversy?"
