By Forrest D. Moyer III. On Authority And Expediency. A. We have, I believe, sustained the fact that everything authorized for God’s church is in the N.T. We must have book, chapter and verse for everything we do religiously. Problems, however, arise in the realm of expediency – that is, in carrying out God’s orders in …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Should I Call My Preacher “Reverend”?
By Mike Willis When some people learn that I preach, they refer to me as “Reverend” or “Rev.” I understand that they are trying to show respect and courtesy toward me. Such religious titles are commonly worn by the “clergy” of the denominations and, judging the churches of Christ to be just another denomination, they refer …
“All Have Sinned”
By Raymond E. Harris As we read the first three chapters of the book of Romans, we find the apostle Paul declaring in no uncertain terms, the fact that Jew and Gentile alike, stood condemned before God. In Romans 1, Paul indicts the Gentiles by saying “. . . when they knew God, they glorified Him …
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: I do not believe that it is scriptural for benevolent institutions to be supported out of the church’s treasury. As an individual, is it right for me to help such a home? Reply: The Scriptures do not authorize churches to build and maintain any human institution, whether it be a school, …