By Mike Willis Ever so often, someone writes an article opposing the present usage by God’s people of the name “Church of Christ.” These articles seem to be written in opposition to the sermons which are sometimes preached on the name of the church. Some brethren seem allergic to any sermons which are presented on the …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: Paul refers to the apostles or early preachers as “ambassadors of Christ” in 2 Corinthians 5:20. Does this term refer to preachers in general, both now and then, or is it limited only to the apostles? Reply: The term “ambassadors” referred to the apostles and was limited to them. The term …
“The Conversion Of Brother Scrooge”
By Larry Ray Hafley Mr. William Pile, editor of Good News, the bulletin of the Highland Park Church of Christ, Los Angeles, California, wrote an article under the title above in the December, 1985 issue of that paper. The Highland Park church is a conservative Christian Church. Editor Pile writes of his conversion regarding the commemoration …
Pearls From Proverbs
By Irvin Himmel “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Prov. 4:23). A person’s outlook depends on the state of his heart, not outward circumstances. One may be cheerful in the face of depressing conditions, or he may be miserable in the face of encouraging conditions. One’s character …