By Mike Willis In our previous article, I wrote regarding the establishment of the Lord’s church. In that article, I presented evidence to demonstrate that the Lord’s church was established on the first Pentecost following the resurrection of the Lord. Those who have any knowledge whatsoever of the New Testament know that the Lord only established …
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Ephraim’s Idols: What Is The Difference Between “Liberal” Churches of Christ and “Conservative” Churches of Christ?
By Ron Halbrook In the introduction, let us explain the descriptive terms which we will be using. Webster says that “liberal” means: “not bound by orthodox tenets or established forms in political or religious philosophy; not conservative:” The word “conservative” means: “disposed to maintain existing institutions or views; opposed to change.” I believe these two terms …
Christianity Is Practical
By Norman E. Fultz Faithful Christians do well to occasionally have their grand estate in Christ reaffirmed. Not only does it strengthen one’s own faith, it better prepares him to show the alien his condition out of Christ and compare it with what he could enjoy in Christ. One of the difficulties with which we have …
Bible Basics: Congregational Cooperation
By Earl Robertson The local church-congregation-is subject only to the Lord, and is independent of all other congregations. It is equal to every other church and is capable of governing its own affairs through its God-given organization. Each church being under Christ, functioning according to the commission of Christ, must, therefore, be governed alike and coo …