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 …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
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, …
“Christians ONLY and the ONLY Christians”
By Ron Daly The Greek word christianos is used only three times in the Greek New Testament (cf. Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16). It means, “a Christian, a follower of Christ” (Thayers, Lexicon, p. 672). Some brethren are having difficulty determining who Christians are and where they are. I believe the recent discussions concerning this …
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Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt Houchen Question: Recently in a Bible class we had a discussion as to whether a church can appoint deacons to serve where there are no elders. Will you please discuss your understanding of the Scriptures on this matter? Reply: Scriptural authority is established by one of the three ways: (1) expressed command, (2) approved …