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. …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Seven Ways to be Happy
By Irvin Himmel As if it were not bad enough that they deprive themselves of joy, some people make life miserable for others around them. Abraham Lincoln is reported to have said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” (1) Trust in God. The individual who puts his faith …
The Church Established
By Garreth L. Clair Now that we have covered that which leads to the establishment of the divine institution (i.e., the church of Christ), we are now ready to look at its establishment in reality. The church of Christ was not established until all the conditions of prophecy were met. Notice please the following facts relative …
Law and Grace
By Johnny Stringer Jesus is king. The commandments of a king are law. Yet, there are those who deny that we are subject to divine law. When we insist that brethren adhere to God’s law in our worship and service to God, we are told that this is not necessary, for we are under grace, not …