By Gene Frost There are three major views currently being espoused con- cerning the incarnation of Jesus Christ. These are historical traditions, two of which have been introduced within the past few years among the churches of Christ. All three traditions affirm that Jesus was manifest in a body of flesh. Differences concern the nature …
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The Need for a Distinctive Message
By Douglas W. Hill In so many ways in life, the need for a distinctive message is very evident to us. When a train whistle blows as it approaches a crossing, we know that it is a warning of danger. When the signal-light turns yellow and then red, we also know that we are to …
“Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness”
By Daniel H. King Consider for a moment the importance of that which takes place in worship: man approaches his Creator and Redeemer in an act of contrition, veneration and adoration. It is as if he has made an approach into the throne room of the greatest King that has ever been. If he were …
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Bethlehem
By Mike Willis Bethlehem is first mentioned outside the Scriptures in a 14th century B.C. letter from the king of Jerusalem who wrote to his Egyptian overlord asking for archers to help him recover Bit Lahmi which had seceded from his dynasty (Amarna Letters, quoted in Oxford Archaeological Guides 199). Bethlehem is best remembered by …