Annihilationism—a Refutation

Views: 66 [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…

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

Views: 4[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…

Implications of Sin

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.]     Only a few decades ago, the majority of US citizens acknowledged the existence and consequences of an entity called sin. A vast number of our citizens now deny sin’s existence—by their…

What Jesus Said About His Second Coming

Views: 3[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 “Both Ways” Philosophy

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction A childish trait that many seem never to outgrow is the desire to have certain things “both ways” when it is not possible to do so. In all such cases,…

God’s Vengeance and Mercy and Israel’s Fervent Prayer for Help—Isaiah 63-64[1]—Andy McClish

Views: 6[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page. Introduction In general, it is accurate to think of the book of Isaiah as dealing with both history and prophecy relative to the nation of Israel, its relationship to Jehovah/God, and the…

Bellview Church of Christ Lectures

Views: 152  "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…