By Irven Lee The world by its own wisdom does not find God or the proper level of behavior (Jer. 10:23). Carnality takes over when faith fails. When the gospel message went out in the first century of the church, most of the Jews stumbled at the message of a spiritual kingdom and the Greeks considered …
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“Framing or Prophesying” and “The Covering Question” (2)
By David McClister A necessary question to be answered is “what is inspiration? ” To fully appreciate the evidence cited in the last article, the answer to this question must be clear. The topic of inspiration may be spoken of and thought of in two ways: (1) inspiration in the sense of prompting or stimulation. This …
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A Subtle Shift
By Steve Bobbitt A close look at the history of the churches of Christ will disclose a new movement. It has a new attitude. Great emphasis is upon the idea that the congregation ought to provide wholesome entertainment and fun for its young people. It has new facilities. First, an old cooler was moved into an …
The Yo-Yo Syndrome
By Larry Ray Hafley Are you a yo-yo? I was raised in the Lord’s church and obeyed the gospel when about eleven years of age. For the early part of those years, I felt secure in Christ, until “church of Christ preachers” convinced me I was a “yo-yo.” You know how a yo-yo works, up-down-up-down; well, …