Brief Surveys of Some New Testament Epistles

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction The following brief introductions to and surveys of 2 Corinthians–Colossians are part of the book, A Bible Handbook—Authored by Preachers in the Churches of Christ, edited by Jerry Moffitt. Bible students will…

Losing All Things to Gain Christ—Philippians 3:1–11

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction When compared to the Corinthian epistles or to the respective letters to the Galatians, Timothy, or Titus, the letter to the Philippians is written in mild terms. The reason for this is…

Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Errors Reviewed and Refuted

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The doctrine of the Jehovah’s Witnesses presents a real challenge to lovers of Biblical Truth for many reasons. It is challenging because cult members are very zealous and bold in the advocacy…

The “Twin Parables”—The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price—Matthew 13:44–46

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and…

Annihilationism—a Refutation

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The doctrine of annihilationism cannot be discussed without discussing the Bible doctrine of Hell. The Bible depicts Hell as a place where sinners who die in their sins will suffer uninterrupted torment…

The Scope of the Covenants —Is Christ’s New Covenant Only for Christians?

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction In the early 1950s W. Carl Ketcherside and Leroy Garrett were disturbing churches with their hobby that drew a distinction between gospel and doctrine. They alleged that only the “gospel” of the…

What Jesus Said About His Second Coming

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Someone has suggested the following simple outline of the Bible: Jesus is coming (Gen.–Mal.) Jesus has come (Mat.–John) Jesus is coming again (Acts–Rev.) While there is an element of truth in the…

Dispensations of Time

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Time is a fascinating, bewildering, imponderable, and yet such a vastly important subject to consider. Accordingly, it has called forth numerous interesting observations concerning it, such as the following, gleaned from hundreds…

Bellview Church of Christ Lectures

 "Leadership" Hosted by Bellview Church of Christ, Pensacola, Florida Directed by Michael Hatcher June 7–11, 1997 Subjects (After clicking on the link below, when video screen loads, please click on the menu icon in the upper left corner to access each of these sermons.) ________________________________________________________________________________…