The Proper Usage Of The Old Testament

By Mike Willis Critics have often misrepresented members of the church of Christ, saying that members do not believe the Old Testament. Nevertheless, the position which members of the church hold toward the Old Testament is different from that which is typical of denominationalism. Denominationalism does not recognize the divinely-revealed change in covenants; consequently, some of …

The Holy Spirit In The Conviction And Conversion Of The Sinner

By Larry Ray Hafley I. Introduction: A. Every conversion to Christ from Pentecost to the present has been effected and consummated as a result of the operation or working of the Holy Spirit upon the sinner. 1. Notice. We do not deny the fact of the operation of the Holy Spirit upon the sinner. 2. All …

Prospective Gain Counted Loss For Christ

By Herschel E. Patton The apostle Paul, referring to his heritable advantages, training, and zealous activities in a popular cause said, “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ” (Phil. 3:7). Such sacrifice and conviction have been in the past, and still are, demonstrated today. One such case involves a young …