By Weldon E. Warnock Has the Lord prescribed a formula that is to be said when one is baptized? Some say “yes” and quote Matthew 28:19 for scriptural proof. The passage states, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” …
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Distinguishing Expedients From Requirements
By Don Partain Church A meets on Thursday night instead of on Wednesday night as most others do. Church B partakes of the Lord’s Supper on Tuesday instead of on Sunday as most others do. Both Church A and Church B are doing things not practiced by the majority of other churches of Christ. Yet, Church …
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Disturbances in Worship
By Pat Jones After 17 years of preaching, I have noticed that there are several things which can create a distraction at a worship service. In each case the reaction of the audience is the same. All eyes are focused on what is going on instead of the lesson. They are not hearing what is said. …
The Deity of Christ (2)
By Mike Willis We have witnessed the biblical testimony to the deity of Christ from the prophets and the birth narrative. In this article, I shall continue to present evidences of Jesus’ deity. The Prologue to John’s Gospel Parallel to the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke is the introductory statement of John’s gospel. The statements …