By Mike Willis The use of mechanical instruments of music in worship was not a part of the worship of the early church. When were they introduced into the church’s worship? The church historians tell us when mechanical instruments became a part of the worship of the churches: The use of organs in churches is ascribed …
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Looking Unto Jesus
By Daniel N. Madrigal After talking about the Christian race in verse 1 of Hebrews 12, the Hebrew writer proceeds to admonish in verse 2, “Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right …
Brotherly Love – The Real Test
By Bill Hall What kind of people were the Christians of the first century? Were they “super-Christians,” totally dedicated, so devoted to the Lord that they would put twentieth century Christians to shame? We tend to think so. And if we look only at the Christians of Jerusalem before the church was scattered, our conclusions will …
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: In what way and to what extent does the providence of God operate on behalf of His children today? Reply: Providence is defined as: “divine guidance or care: God conceived as the power sustaining and guiding human destiny” (Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, p. 948). We believe the Bible teaches that …