By Ben Vick In 1849 the American Christian Missionary Society (ACMS) was established. A constitution was written, setting forth the organization, objectives, and purposes of the society. Its objectives and purposes are clearly set forth in the preamble of its constitution. It reads: That the world may the more fully come to know Christ, the Son …
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Why A Believer Should Not Marry An Unbeliever
By Richard Boone Purpose: To show scriptural, sensible reasons why Christians should not marry unbelievers. Introduction: 1. A problem that faces every Christian when he comes to adult age is that of whom to marry. 2. In our day, when infidels out-number Christians, it is made more difficult because it seems as though there are so …
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Reply to Ben Vick’s Article
By Larry Ray Hafley Elsewhere in this issue, see Ben Vick, Jr.’s article, “We Are Going to Have to Defend the Truth Among Our Own Brethren (II)”. Brother Vick’s central point sticks the institutional position in its vital areas. Brother Vick’s argument pricks the bubble of societies which purpose to “rob the church of her work.” …
Fun and Food Fellowship
By Phil T. Arnold In attending the Oklahoma Christian College lectureship this past January (1989), I heard a speaker ask the audience (the majority of whom I assume were members of “institutional” churches of Christ), “How many of you worship with a congregation that has a ‘fellowship hall.” I was tempted to raise my hand for …