By Larry Ray Hafley Controversy and argument among the Lord’s people is not new. Much of the New Testament reveals doctrinal division among brethren (Acts 15; Gal.; 2 Thess.). This article is not written to criticize and condemn examination and investigation of issues that are matters of dispute. Perhaps, though, there is a need to reflect …
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A Long Overdue Thank You
By Stan Adams The scenario is familiar to many who preach the gospel. A group of preachers get together and eat and often the question of support comes up. One brother will lament the fact that he is struggling, and just doesn’t know how he will make it. Often the subject turns to all the “difficulties” …
Are Mechanical Instruments of Music Authorized in Private Worship?
By Ron Daly The Holy Spirit through Paul, the Lord’s apostle, enjoins, “And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Col. 3:17). In the context of 1 Corinthians 10, discussing Israel’s idolatry, and fornication, Paul warned believers to …
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Presented at the Nashville Meeting: Cooperation of Churches: What Does the Voice of Christ Say? (2)
By Ron Halbrook III. Apostasy Through Centralization A. Danger of Apostasy. If we are disciples of Christ, we cannot substitute some other pattern for his own pattern of independent and autonomous churches, each overseeing its own work. When elders advocate a different practice, they speak “perverse things” which lead men away from Christ in the name …