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December 2021 Truth Magazine
Monthly Columns
DECEMBER 2021 | NO. 12 | VOLUME 65
pg 35
Editorial: Truth—Objective or Subjective?
by Mark Mayberry
Christians are facing a renewed and intensified threat from the “woke” culture
that seeks to impose its subjective definition of morality upon us all. Let us not
compromise or remain silent,but resist and remain true to God’s word.
Meditations: Seeing God within Me
by Kyle Pope
While the pagan concept that a “god-force” exists within each of us is false, Christians should recognize how our behavior can shape the concepts that others have
of God from what they see within us.
Women’s Insights: Running the Race with Obedience
by Lindsay Mast
Our willingness to submit to the guidance of a coach (or in the spiritual realm—
to our God) is a mark of maturity and will lead to greater accomplishment.
Preaching the Gospel as an Elderly Man
by John Humphries
Advancing age brings a unique set of challenges. The writer of Ecclesiastes describes this process poetically (12:1–8); brother Humphries addresses it practically and personally.
Principles of Praise: Examples of Truth
By Matthew Bassford
Popular praise songs are often of the “Seven-Eleven” variety, i.e., containing only
seven words that are sung eleven times! Brethren, we can do better. The pattern
one observes in Psalms points the way.
Questions & Answers
by Bobby L. Graham
A reader asks how the message echoing from pulpits has changed over the years.
Archaeology: Caesarea Maritima
by Trent and Rebekah Dutton
Caesarea Maritima is a prominent site of New Testament interest and holds exquisite examples of first-century Roman architecture.
Open Issue
by Keith Hamilton
One characteristic of outstanding leaders is that they can see the potential in
someone when others do not.
Leaders Trust Others
pg 22
by Brenden D. Ashby
Satan has employed the same playbook
since the beginning—tempting man
through the lust of the flesh, the lust of
the eyes, and the pride of life. Let us,
therefore, not be ignorant of his devices.
Sin That Easily Entangles Us
pg 24
by Ron Halbrook
Webster defines “spurious” as “outwardly
similar or corresponding to something
without having its genuine qualities.”
Ron discussed the differences between
true or canonical books and false or
non-canonical books.
When Were the NT Books
Recognized as Authoritative?
pg 26
by Nathan L Morrison
A web search on “I’ve got issues” yields
194,000 results—including books, movies, blogs, etc. While all struggle with
“issues,” i.e., personal characteristics,
or traits, that are causing some kind of
problem, we must not be dominated or
defined by them.
You Are Not Your Issues!
pg 28
by Heath Rogers
As Jesus said, we must let our lights
shine, so that God will be glorified
(Matt. 5:16). Yet, principle and precept
matter more than perception and popularity.
Rebranding the Church
pg 30
by Mike Cooner
Godly examples effectively illustrate divine commandments. Paul said, “Brethren, join in following my example, and
observe those who walk according to the
pattern you have in us” (Phil. 3:17)
