The Action Of Baptism

By Mike Willis One of the common sermons which was preached and one of the common articles which appeared in restoration literature of a previous century was “The Action of Baptism.” The restoration leaders were studying their way out of denominationalism. One of the important truths which they learned was that the action of baptism was …

Is Preaching Becoming A Performance?

By Dudley R. Spears Sometimes when someone is said to be “preaching” one wonders if the “preaching” is to be heard or watched – or both. A number of years ago, this writer sat as a student in the auditorium of David Lipscomb College during a chapel service when a well known preacher and promoter was …

Arnold Hardin Paying Plane Fare To Texas?

By Ron Halbrook After reading Arnold Hardin on “A Real Life Drama” in The Persuader (8 June 1980), published by the Scyene Road Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas, I am persuaded that he will pay my plane fare to Texas. His article follows: A man lies in the hospital, at this time, here in Dallas …