Is There a Second “Exception” for Divorce and Remarriage?

Views: 90[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Many grievously misunderstand the nature of revelation/inspiration. Some aver that only the words of Jesus (those in red letters in some Bibles) are authoritative, and the remainder of the writers…

Is the Apple Likely to Fall Far From the Tree? — Andy McClish

Views: 108[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Responsible parents are naturally concerned about how their children are measuring up in the competitive environment of school. They will make sure that their children view school as a high…

The Christian and Persecution

Views: 135[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction Life is a testing ground, a time of probation. The tests, trials, temptations, and challenges come in many forms and from many sources. Some are easily recognized because they are so…

Brief Surveys of Some New Testament Epistles

Views: 153[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…

Moses, the Great Man of God

Views: 153[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction If one is somehow yet unconvinced of the greatness of Moses, perhaps the following three incidents will give him pause: At Hazeroth in the Wilderness (Num. 11:35), Aaron and Miriam rebelled…

God’s Faithful Are Forgiven and Forgiving

Views: 121[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction If asked to list ten of the most desirable and admirable human traits, likely even hardened sinners would list a willingness to forgive near the top. It is without dispute a…

The Christian Leader’s Wife — by Lavonne J. McClish

Views: 97[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page. Although very little in Scripture concerns “qualifications” as such for leaders’ wives, we certainly can find teachings that will be of great help to us. We are familiar with the admonitions…

Parental Abdication

Views: 104[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.]             Without a doubt parents can be too stern and severe with their children. Paul referred to this possibility when he warned, “Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be…