An Examination of the Current Unity Movement —Where It Is, How It Got There, Where It Is Going

Views: 219[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The title of this MS implies certain things, among them, the following: First, there is currently a “unity movement” of some sort underway involving many of our brethren. This movement is primarily…

Why Visit for Christ?

Views: 84[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.]              We must never forget that “a going church is a growing church, and a growing church is a going church.” No church is converting people by accident or attracting…

Church Discipline—the Real Reason Why It Is Not Practiced

Views: 98[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] While cases involving the exercise of discipline in the church may vary greatly and may depend on many factors, I believe our failure to practice appropriate discipline may almost invariably…

What Is the Restoration Principle, And Is It Scriptural?

Views: 92[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction Our title is composed of two questions. The first of these seeks definition of the “restoration principle.” Permit me to illustrate this definition by means of an automobile “allegory.” Automobiles have…

Josiah, the Royal Restorer

Views: 137[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page. Introduction Josiah was the sixteenth king of Judah after the division of the United Kingdom of Israel. He is one of the more remarkable kings of Judah from several perspectives: His reign began…

“Not Forsaking the Assembly…”

Views: 125[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Brethren have some very unusual ideas about attending the assemblies of the saints. Many years ago, a member of the church where I preached at the time told me if I…

Answering the Perseverance of the Saints Error—Lavonne J. McClish

Views: 101[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Recently I attempted to help a friend and fellow-Christian who was involved in a discussion with a co-worker concerning the question, “Can a child of God fall from grace?” or “Can…

The Scandal of the Church

Views: 71[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] In worship, organization, work, and other features, the faithful churches of Christ in the first century and in the twenty-first century are identical. This is that for which those who…

Lessons from Josiah the Restorer King

Views: 120[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction Josiah, the sixteenth king of Judah after Israel divided, began to reign at the extremely young age of eight years. His father and grandfather before him were wicked and idolatrous,…

Fellowship and Family Members

Views: 394[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Perhaps no Christian family has escaped seeing a family member depart from the faith, either in doctrine or behavior (or in both). When a husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, or sister falls…