A question was posed that was interesting and a common one to non-denominational churches of Christ. The question goes like this: “I consider myself to be a Christian yet I choose to worship at a Baptist (or some other) denominational church. Are you teaching that just because I am not Read more
The text in this passage of 2 Corinthians represents a dichotomy of the attitudes between a Christian who is walking in the light and a person who has his feet planted solidly in the world. “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief Read more
The Lord’s supper is one of the most important aspects of Christian worship and an expectation with significant implications concerning His kingdom on earth. The Lord’s supper is also called ‘Communion’ in churches of Christ all over the world. In the denominational world, it is called ‘the Christian Passover’, ‘Holy Read more
Music comes in many forms from the soothing, natural sounds of nature to the grandiloquence of a concert. Most people love to sing their favorite tune even when they know they are off-key. Music moves people of all cultures in a way that is uniquely human. God created us with Read more
The church of the first century as Jesus created and the apostles established is our model for today. The church is a sanctuary for those seeking spiritual development and preparation of their souls for the life hereafter. It is not a non-profit institution, established recently by right of the Constitution, Read more
Have you ever heard someone say “I would become a Christian and go to church but it’s full of hypocrites”? This statement in itself is hypocritical and lacks a sense of seriousness and sincerity towards serving God. Keep reading… First a definition is in order for clarity. The word “Hypocrite” Read more
The damaging effects of sin and the rigors of the Christian life can seem overwhelming. But in Philippians 3:13-14, the inspired apostle Paul sets forth an uplifting approach to life.Of all Paul’s epistles, the letter to the church at Philippi is the most personal. It reveals more of the apostle’s Read more
Is it possible to rediscover the church of the New Testament in today’s world? Many sincere people have never considered this possibility. It is a thrilling thought. In a recent address, Wayne Jackson spoke of this matter. The following material is the transcription of a lecture presented to a group Read more
How does one properly distinguish between God’s commandments and human tradition? How do these terms affect how we preach and what we practice? When the report of the Savior’s miracles spread abroad, Pharisees and scribes from Jerusalem made their way north to Gennesaret to confront Jesus. They charged that the Read more
False teachers and, consequently, religious error are very real evils. (Jer. 23; 1Jn. 4:1; Matt. 7:15-20; Matt. 24:3-5). In fact the books of 2 Peter and Jude deal almost exclusively with the reality, the characteristics, the design, the mode of operation, the teaching and the destiny of false teachers. Concerning Read more