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 …
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From Heaven or Men
By Clinton D. Hamilton This is the first column as query editor of the Guardian of Truth I have written. It seems appropriate, therefore, for me to express some introductory comments. Comments About Hoyt Houchen All of us express to Hoyt Houchen sincere gratitude for his work in editing this column with diligence, grace, and sincerity. …
They Looked Just Like My Kids!
By John A. Smith I recently had the opportunity to attend a special seminar for ministers and teachers at Possibilities Unlimited (a unique drug and alcohol treatment center for young people in Lexington, KY). I was not prepared for what I was going to experience. Few things that I have seen in my life have affected …
Too Much Emphasis on Attendance?
By Robert F. Turner Is it heresy to suggest we may be placing too much emphasis upon the presence of each and every church member at each and every service? Well, the Scriptures still read, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together. . . ” (Heb. 10:25); and many years of experience testify that “oncers” and …