Review of the Asher-Stocker Debate on The Necessity of Baptism for Salvation

By Ron Halbrook April 2-3, 1992 Jeff Asher debated Glen Stocker on whether or not water baptism is necessary for salvation. The first night of the debate was held at the Bible Believers’ Baptist Church and the second night at the Dumas Drive Church of Christ in Amarillo. It was my privilege to moderate for brother …

A Review of Fellowship on Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage by Samuel Dawson

By Tom M. Roberts There are limits to fellowship, unless one accepts the tenets of Universalism. How these limits are defined continues to be a matter of study and controversy among brethren. While a generous spirit would suggest that the most noble of motives activates most of us to seek the truth regardless of personalities, it …

Promoting Church Growth

By Johnie Edwards The Sunday Herald Times had an article concerning church growth in the April 19, 1992 issue. I would like for you to just see what most churches are using to promote attendance and growth. 1. Some churches of Christ: “Morgan Street church of Christ in Martinsville has replaced revivals with educational meetings, and …

The Plea to Restore the New Testament Church (5)

By Mike Willis We want to continue an examination of what the plea to restore the New Testament church means. 5. The plea to restore the New Testament church means the restoration of apostolic evangelism. The early church saw its mission as taking the saving gospel of Jesus Christ to the world which was lost in …