Vain Worship

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-3 page.]             Does God accept whatever kind of worship men may choose to offer to Him? If one is sincere and earnest in his religious activities, does he please God, even if he…

The Pattern Principle

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-2 page.] Is it important to strictly follow the New Testament’s teaching about the church? Most religious people have been led to believe it is not—otherwise there would not be thousands of distinctive denominations…

“A Different Kind Of ‘Christian Evidences'”

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] “If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”         Many Christians have probably heard or seen this question before, but just how often…

Some Thoughts on Liberalism

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] What is it? In asking this question, I am not so much concerned with the technical definition of liberalism as with its practical demonstration. Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary gives the following definition…

The Requirements of Scriptural Baptism

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] For baptism to be what the Lord authorized and what the Scriptures teach, four requirements must be met. The right action is required. The consistent description of baptism in Scripture requires…

Follow the Pattern

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Are those who claim to serve Christ bound to observe any sort of pattern in their service? The overwhelming answer of millions of sincere people is “NO.” Most of those who…

The Church of the Bible—No. 5

[Note:  This MS is available in  larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] The church of the Bible was/is not just whatever men want it to be. Jesus did not build His church on the basis of a community survey of what His contemporaries…

What Is the Restoration Principle, And Is It Scriptural?

[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 intrigued…

Reviewing the Jehovah’s Witness Cult

[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…