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A Crisis in Christianity

By Fanning Yater Tant – THE BIBLE BANNER, 1938 Unless the Wave of Doctrinal Inertia and Relaxation Is Checked We Are in Danger of Degenerating Rapidly Into “Just Another Denomination.” As the stone thrown into the lake will cause waves to reach even the farthest shore, so any idea, attitude, or experience on the part of any

A Model Of Good Deeds

By Rowland Femi Gbamis Text: Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things, I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end, that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men (Titus 3:8-ASV). I have heard the story of a little girl in a

“Thou Shall Not Get Drunk, But Thou Shall Drink In Moderation”

By Rowland Femi Gbamis | Ontario, Canada Text: “But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil”; “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Jefferson David Tant | Tennessee, USA God could have created Adam and Eve as robots. He could have programmed into them whatever commands He wanted them to do, just as we may do a computer or some other machine. But God didn’t want a bunch of robots running around performing His commands by the pushing

Does Acts 2:38 Really Teach That Baptism Is Necessary For Salvation?

By Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba | Lagos, Nigeria Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38) Many teach that the phrase “for the forgiveness of sins” in

The Funeral of Brother Henry Gbamis (1932-2023)

By Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba | Lagos, Nigeria A veteran preacher in Nigeria, Brother Henry Gbamis (Snr.) on Friday, May 19, 2023, departed this world at the age of 91. Brother Henry Gbamis is the father of my dear friend, Rowland Femi Gbamis, a gospel preacher who has been a regular contributor to Unmasking Sophistry Magazine

Letter to the Editor

Greetings bro Leslie from the USHope you are doing well.I have read in Unmasking Sophistry the article: The Deity of Christ: Refuting Some False Arguments and watched the YouTubes with the other two brothers and the other articles and they are very scriptural and well written. Back in August when I was listening to the

Faith Under Fire

By Jefferson David Tant Among the various threats we face in our nation today is the role of the government in seeking to quash or eliminate any semblance of the religious freedom that has characterized our nation from the day of our founding fathers. This is evident in different areas of our public life, and

What Is the Proper Way to Refer to a Preacher?

Question: My denominational friends refer to their preacher as “Pastor” or “Reverend.” What is the proper way to address the preacher, or how do you refer to him as you speak of him to others? Answer: For me, it is easy to answer what I call the preacher who preaches for our congregation. He is

Response to William Stewart’s Second Article

Brent Sharp | Shannon Hills, Arkansas, USA In his second article Brother Stewart spends his first three paragraphs discussing the holy kiss and foot washing, emphasizes that both those were customs of a certain time and place, and apparently draws the conclusion this proves Paul’s instructions in I Corinthians 11:2-16 are likewise only local customs