By Larry Ray Hafley It has been suggested that before an issue or doctrine is sufficient to disrupt fellowship among brethren that three criteria must be considered. First, is the issue clear? Is it generally understood and acknowledged as truth? If so, it may be used to “draw a line of fellowship.” If not, then the …
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By Bobby Witherington There are many vital questions concerning which various members of the church are in strong disagreement. In fact, some would even take issue with the first sentence of this article which mentions “members of the church. ” You see, they would have us believe that “church” is wrongly translated, that Jesus therefore did …
By Larry Ray Hafley There is much division in the church. Why is this? And what can be done about it? Some persons may, perchance, question our wisdom in writing an editorial in which these difficult issues are brought out and set forth plainly. They may think it better to suppress, as far as can be, …
By Harry Osborne 2 John 9-11 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. lf anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet …
