By Clinton D. Hamilton Question: Do 1 John 3:13-17 and Matthew 5:22 refer to mankind in general as offspring of Adam, or to only Christians, when the term “brother” is used? The same goes for James 2:15 and Romans 10:1 and Paul’s use of the term brethren in the book of Acts? Reply: The term adelphos, …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Praise the Lord and Pass the Aspirins
By Luke P. Flynn As a decade has been completed, speaking for myself, I am glad to see it go. It seems that every generation through the years has been given a particular name. Such names as the “in generation,” the “now generation,” etc. have been applied to the various decades of time. The ’50s, ’60s …
Church Cooperation
By Cecil B. Douthitt (1896-1911) Able and sincere brethren in Christ differ on the work the churches should do, and on how they should do it. All agree that a “work of faith” (1 Thess. 1:3) has been assigned to the churches, but all do not agree on what that work is. Some say that it …
What Is The Difference Between “Liberal” Churches of Christ and “Conservative” Churches of Christ?
By Donald Townsley In the introduction, let us explain the descriptive terms which we will be using. Webster says that “liberal” means: “not bound by orthodox tenets or established forms in political or religious philosophy; not conservative.” The word “conservative” means: “disposed to maintain existing institutions or views; opposed to change.” I believe these two terms …