Legalism or Love?

Views: 57[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Those who do not want to obey the teachings of the New Testament often accuse those of “legalism” who dare emphasize obedience to God’s commands. Legalism is defined as “strict, or…

The Church—Its Uniqueness, Distinctiveness, and “Exceptionalism”

Views: 47[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page. Introduction While fighting a war against terrorism that seeks to destroy our nation from without, it is also in the throes of a crucial civil war. This war is not (at…

The Church in Jerusalem

Views: 68[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page. Introduction On the Pentecost following our Lord’s resurrection and ascension “there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven,” plus numerous proselytes (Acts 2:5, 10).1 One historian estimates…

Annihilationism—a Refutation

Views: 80 [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…

Micaiah, the Unheralded Prophet

Views: 66[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction Just as there are several men named “James” in the New Testament, there are several Old Testament characters named “Micaiah.” Although at least eight persons (including one woman) have this name,…

The Bible Is the Inspired Word of God

Views: 66[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction One can hardly imagine any subject in religion but that men have capitulated the Biblical teaching on it.1 The mere mention of the inspiration of the Bible, the authority of Scripture,…

Rule of Law or of Men?

Views: 57 Only two kinds of civil government exist: The rule of law or the rule of men. When law prevails (even bad law), all are treated equally because law is objective and plays no favorites. Each citizen can plan his life predictably by the…

The Authority of Elders

Views: 109[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction The problem of authority is always with us. Most of the world does not even recognize the existence of God anymore, much less His authority. There have been those in…

Good People in Bad Churches

Views: 60[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Rampant liberalism in churches of Christ has produced rampant apostasy over the past five decades. Hundreds of congregations that were at their inception strong in the Truth have become unrecognizable…

America’s Moral Decay

Views: 63Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Fifty years ago, lasciviousness, adultery, and fornication, were almost universally deemed reprehensible; they hardly raise an eyebrow anymore. New York Governor, Eliot Spitzer, was forced to resign in 2008 for…