By Mike Willis One of the important aspects of the gospel which we all take for granted is the fact that the gospel is for all men, regardless of their nationality, economic condition or sex. Yet, Christians did not always understand that the gospel was given to all men without respect to their nationality. The early …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Spiritual Decapitation
By Steve Wolfgang Judging from the rash of recent articles on the subject, it seems to have become fashionable for some of us who preach to ask questions such as, “Are we converted to Christ or to the Church of Christ?” Recently I have heard this question expressed in several different ways; if the truth were …
The Plant of Renown
By Bruce James The Old Testament prophets wrote of the Messiah in many forms: by directly referring to His person and glory; by figurative connotations to His character and works. The metaphor was used a great deal in communicating the Christ to Israel. Isaiah referred to the Messiah as a Rock, a Foundation, and Precious Stone; …
James Parker Miller
By James R. Cope Editor’s Note: The following article is the complete sermon which Brother James R. Cope delivered at the funeral of James Parker Miller. It is published without comment. To add words to it would detract from it. Editor. Except for members of his family and one or two other persons, I have probably …