The Bound Gospel: Reflections on Grace and Fellowship in Churches of Christ

By Bruce Edwards, Jr. I. In past months, many brethren have been speaking about a something they call a “unity in diversity faction” or “the grace-fellowship heresy.” It is easy to fall into the tendency of relying on stereotypes and catchphrases to convey one’s meaning and ultimately do one’s thinking for him. I dislike such sloganeering: …

Salvation By Grace Through Faith (2)

By Mike Willis Last week, we introduced the study of Eph. 2:1-10 by noting the universal need of man for salvation. In studying verses 1-3, we showed that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Hence, man is “dead in trespasses and sins” (2:1), doomed to Hell and without hope before …