How To Preach So As To Convert Nobody

By Charles G. Finney (The following article is reprinted from the Restorer, February 1984. It has been adapted from an article by Charles G. Finney, published July 29,.1875. – DVR) The design of this, article is to propound several rules, by a steady conformity to any one of which, a man may preach so as not …

Isa. 30:10: “Speak Unto Us Smooth Things”

By Donnie V. Rader Introduction Paul warned that “the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lust shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables” (2 Tim. 4:3-4). I’m wondering if that …

Origin Of The Lord’s Church

By Aude McKee Introduction: I. Definitions. A. Origin: Coming into existence or use; beginning. B. Church 1. Greek word for “church” is ekkiesia. a. Word means “called out.” b. People (Acts 8:3). 2. To understand what the church is, must understand the nature of call. a. By God (Phil. 3:13-14). b. From sin (Eph. 5:22-27). c. …