There are many different churches across the religious landscape. Each of them is distinct in name, doctrine, and practice. You may have heard of a church of Christ. It is possible you know someone who is a part of a church of Christ. Is this just another denomination like all the rest? Or is it […]
Continue reading... April 1, 2007
Testing the Spirits
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1). This warning from the apostle John is for us not to believe everyone who claims to be bringing a message from God. There are “many […]
Continue reading... March 25, 2007
The True Word of God
The Bible makes the claim: “All Scripture is inspired by God” (2 Timothy 3:16). Since God is perfect, it would stand to reason that His word is perfect. This is exactly what we find with the Bible. Despite the fact that it was written by about 40 different authors in three different languages over a […]
Continue reading... March 15, 2007
Of First Importance
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Paul told the Corinthians that he had and was presently preaching […]
Continue reading... March 5, 2007
The Lost Tomb of Jesus?
A documentary that aired recently on the Discovery Channel entitled “The Lost Tomb of Jesus” has caused quite a stir among many. In the film, it is claimed that the tomb of Jesus Christ has been discovered. While those who believe the Bible understand that Jesus ascended to heaven as His apostles looked on (Acts […]
Continue reading... March 1, 2007
Local Church Autonomy
The Bible teaches that each local church is to be autonomous. That is, they are not answerable to another local church or council of churches. Elders are to shepherd the flock which is among them (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1-2). No man or group of men has been given authority in the New Testament to […]
Continue reading... March 1, 2007
“Preach Christ, Not the Church”
In the religious world, we have what seems to be a countless number of churches. All have their particular name, creed, organization, and practices. But when we turn to the pages of the New Testament, we read of the one true church. Jesus promised to build one church (Matthew 16:18). Jesus purchased one church (Acts […]
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