Church History: Methodist Church

By Aude McKee Introduction: I. Thus far we have studied in detail the origin of the following denominations: A. Catholic Church, 606 A.D. – Rome, Italy. B. Greek Orthodox Church, 1054 – Constantinople I (Istanbul, Turkey). C. Lutheran Church (First Protestant Denomination), 1521 – Whittenburg, Germany. D. Church of England (Episcopal Church in America), 1534 – …

Just A Thought On Marrying One Who Is “Put Away”

By Dennis C. Abernathy “. . .and whoso marrieth her which is’put away doth commit adultery” (Matt. 19:9). I have, heard some say that the “whoever” con marry “her which is put away” and not commit adultery in so doing, if the “one put away” changes his state (that is, the y change from a put …

Ephesians 4:20: You Have Not SO Learned Christ

By Don Givens You, says Paul, have not learned Christ in such a way! You are completely different from the pagan world. You are salt, and light. There is a clear and definite line of demarcation between the church and the world. Are we showing that difference? Our Lord Jesus Christ could mix with publicans and …

The “No Pattern” Theory Where Will It End?

By Dick Blackford When a new theory is being advocated, its proponents don’t always look down the road to see the end result of what they are advocating. If an argument seems to meet the present need, that is enough. It is when someone carries the matter a step farther that we often see the consequences. …