By Garen Wolf A portion of II Chronicles 23:13 makes a statement that recently caught my attention as I was reading the twenty third chapter. A particular distinction of Levite teachers was pointed out as “…such as taught to sing praise.” I am intrigued by these teachers who yada halal (3045,1984). There are almost as many opinions about the correct rendering of yada halal as there are translators. Although some translators render this as leaders of praise, I see no reason to rule out the...

By Richard S. Taylor If holiness has been reached why the continued discipline? Cannot it now be laid aside as the scaffolding is removed after the building is finished? Is it not inconsistent to profess purity of heart and then admit the continued need for discipline? Not at all, as we shall see presently. But first, let us concede that much unwholesome discipline will drop off when one finds perfect rest. Extreme and unnatural self-discipline is often but the scourge of a restless, hungry...

By Rick Jones He has attended our church on and off for several months and this morning he called to offer some friendly advice: “Pastor, you need to get up with the times and preach a more positive message…You need to lighten up…you should just pray and help people to think good thoughts…most people are going to heaven they just need encouragement…you’d be more popular.” His call was not well timed. I had just been reading A.W. Tozer’s warning to the Church. “Modern preaching does not deal...

By Paul L. Kaufman Throughout the Conservative Holiness Movement as an evangelist, I hear discussions, conversations and even preaching that reveals a certain lack of clarity as to what did transpire at Pentecost. In this article I will attempt to clarify some areas of confusion by addressing some of these misconceptions – to examine what the Scriptures say, and what do they not say about this vital event in Church history. The greatest gift that God can give us is to share His divine nature...

By Eric Himelick In other news, another murder on the east side of Indianapolis last night brings the total homicide count to 72 for this year,” reports the newscaster, “The name of the victim has not yet been released, but police tell us that most likely the incident was drug-related.” Not quite sure what a Christian response to gang violence, teen pregnancy, or 1000 abandoned houses should look like? You’re not alone. The problems of the inner city are overwhelming and often misunderstood....

By Eric Kuhns Tongues of fire, earthquakes at midnight, prison escapes, miracles and mass conversions. I love the book of Acts. I am mesmerized by the stories and convicted by the examples I find in this book. Is this a history book to show us the past glory or is it a manual to teach us how the church should function today? I tend to think it is the latter; like the cover to a puzzle box that we constantly glance to as we seek to put the pieces together. Acts is what we should look like...