How Elders Are Ordained

By Hoyt H. Houchen I. Usages Of The Word “Church” Sometimes the church (Gr. ekklesia) is referred to in the universal sense – the general assembly (Heb. 12:23). The word “church” denotes “a called out assembly.” The church in this sense is composed of all the saved, all the redeemed individuals throughout the world. They sustain …

Why Do We Quote Those Men Who Plead For A Restoration Of God’s Truth So Much?

By Leonard Tyler Hear Mr. Alexander Campbell in his first issue of the Christian Baptist. “The `Christian Baptist’ shall espouse the cause of no religious sect, excepting that ancient sect called `Christians first at Antioch.’ It’s sole object shall be the eviction of truth, and the exposure of error in doctrine and practice. The editor acknowledging …

The Holy Spirit’s Work (No. 7): The Spirit’s Influence On Our Conduct

By Johnny Stringer In order to understand this subject, one must remember that the words of the scripture are the words of the Spirit. The Spirit was responsible for revealing God’s word to man (John 14:26; 16:13; 1 Cor. 2:12, 13; Eph. 3:3-5; 1 Tim. 4:1), and it is through His words that the Spirit acts …

Essays On The Scriptures

By Steve Wolfgang Clarification In a prior article, I wrote the. following paragraph: We are told, for instance, by some well-intentioned individuals, that “Christ plus nothing” will save a man; in other words, that a man’s own actions or beliefs have absolutely nothing to do with the salvation of his soul. Were this assertion true, it …