By Mike Willis There are several theories current regarding the establishment of the Lord’s church. Some still hold that the church was established during the ministry of John the Baptist; others hold that Christ established the church during His personal ministry upon this earth. When was the Lord’s church established? Many of today’s believers know almost …
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By Austin Mobley Our concept of heaven is a “city of gold” with “walls of jasper” derived from John’s figurative language used in, Rev. 21:18. Perhaps one reason we picture heaven in. this manner is that the finite mind can only grasp the things which are familiar. Whatever the reason, our ideas of that eternal city …
By Ron Halbrook It has long been known there are bats in the belfry of the Belmont Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee, but only recently did we learn our poor brethren are haunted by witches as well! Belmont is a long-time leader in liberalism and doctrinal looseness of most every variety: no-patternism applied to the …
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By Larry Ray Hafley Too much of a good thing can be harmful. It is sunshine that created deserts. Excess equals abuse. Truly, “one can make a sin out of anything.” The exhortations to temperance include “over much” indulgence in items that are good. Reactionary Writing The transition is not clear, but a comment or two …
