The Most Selfish Saying
Here is a question to ponder: What is the most sincerely selfish phrase in religion? I believe I have come close to finding it. What is it? “Join the church … Continue reading
Christians Only
If I spent the time to read and follow the Bible as God intends, what would that make me? Most people understand that doing this would make me a Christian. … Continue reading
Why Should I Believe in the Church?
The Bible describes the church of Christ as the body of Christ; there is only one, and Jesus is its Saviour (Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4; 5:23). The church of Christ is … Continue reading
Church Growth
Every member of the body of Christ is important to his local congregation. Though no one is indispensible, no one should feel insignificant. The Scriptures are very emphatic about this … Continue reading
Educating the Preacher
A group of psychology students once decided to “educate” one of their lecturers using certain techniques of behavior modification with which their studies had acquainted them. The lecturer in question … Continue reading
Qualifications for Elders (Part 6)
As we conclude our study of the negative qualifications of elders we find another one given in the inspired list. NO LOVER OF MONEY 1 Timothy 3:3 – “Not covetous” … Continue reading
Qualifications for Elders (Part 5)
In the past four issues of this publication, attention has been given to the positive qualifications for elders recorded in 1 Timothy 3 and in Titus 1. In the same … Continue reading
Remarriage & Matthew 19:9
“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled…” (Heb. 13:4). Although the world at large lives in mocking defiance of this scriptural admonition, … Continue reading
Qualifications for Elders (Part 3)
GOOD REPORT OF THEM WHICH ARE WITHOUT In recent issues, we have given attention to the biblical qualifications of elders. Another positive trait to be possessed is a good reputation. … Continue reading
Qualifications for Elders (Part 2)
SOBER-MINDED, SELF-CONTROLLED 1 Tim.3:2 “vigilant, sober” (KJV); “Temperate, sober-minded” (ASV). Tit. 1:8 “sober…temperate” (KJV); “sober-minded…self-controlled” (ASV). The reader can easily see the similarities in the above words which are listed … Continue reading
We Are Radical 