The Church—No. 3 (How it Worships)

Views: 85[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-2 page.]             The basic principles governing acceptable worship are found in John 4:24: “God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” The only proper object…

So, You Want to Get Serious About Christianity?

Views: 88[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles–2 page.]             There is more and more evidence the many of us who have been warming the pews for several years are interested in really getting serious about serving Christ. To encourage…

New Testament Worship—Worshiping in Song

Views: 90[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             The New Testament church also worshipped God by singing “Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” as an important part of worship. The joy and thanksgivings that Christians felt because they had…

Ten Reasons

Views: 81[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.]             Below I have listed and briefly discussed ten reasons why I believe it is good for young people to sit near the front during worship. These reasons assume that…

Does the Bible Teach that a Saved Person Immediately Goes to Heaven When He or She Dies?

Views: 7[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our New Uploads page.] The question in our title manifestly applies only to persons who are Scriptural “candidates” for Heaven. We could enlarge it thus: Will those who die, having been saved through their faith…

Instrumental Cravings

Views: 75[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The controversy over mechanical instruments of music in Christian worship began when they were first introduced ten centuries too late to be employed with Divine approval in the church of…

“Please, Turn Up the Heat”

Views: 74[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] I have noticed that some people do not like to sit in the center section of pews during worship because they feel the cold air blowing directly on them. Some…

Acappella and the Acappella Vocal Band

Views: 135[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] The musical group, “Acappella” and its corollary, the “Acappella Vocal Band,” have become extremely popular among brethren (especially “youth directors” and young people) in recent years. What is the origin of…

Get Involved in Worship

Views: 99[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] In recent years there has been considerable discussion among brethren about getting more people involved in worship. No one will question that anyone who pretends to be a servant of…

“Understandest Thou What Thou Singest?” No. 2

Views: 85[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3 page.] In an attempt to help us better understand some of the words and phrases of some of spiritual songsand hymns we sing, I offer the following additional comments to those…