When David Lipscomb was the editor, the focus was on seeking unity by following scripture exactly, and the Advocate'''s editorial position was to reject anything that is not explicitly allowed by scripture. When Foy E. Wallace was editor the Advocate fought against premillennialism.
During David Lipscomb's tenure as editor, the Advocate emphasized unity through strict adherence to scripture, rejecting any content not directly supported by it. In contrast, when Foy E. Wallace edited the Advocate, they fought against premillennialist views.