Visits: 36[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-2 page.] When one looks closely at the New Testament, a pattern of organization for the church emerges. It is clearly stated that Christ is the “head of the church” (Eph. 1:22)….
Visits: 23[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles–3 page.] Frequently we hear Christians using terms that convey unscriptural ideas concerning religious subjects. We believe it is essential for us to use words that convey Scriptural ideas as nearly as…
Visits: 14[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] We have read in a church bulletin that a special series of Wednesday night lectures was conducted on the theme, “Movement in Transition: A Vision for the Future.” Accompanying comments…
Visits: 48[Note: This MS is available in a larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] When compared with his letters to the Corinthians, the Galatians, or to Timothy and Titus, Paul’s letter to the Philippians is couched in very mild terms. The Philippian Church was…
Visits: 41[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Much could and should be said on what preachers owe elders. Many sad problems have been precipitated by unfaithful, unappreciative, and sometimes unscrupulous preachers. Such men give every faithful and…
Visits: 17[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] An editorial in the Current-Argus by Ned Cantwell contained some thought-provoking words: Suppose the drafters of the Declaration of Independence had neglected to add this paragraph to their document: And…
Visits: 25[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The question of our title is one of dismay, discouragement, frustration and perhaps other negative emotions. It is usually provoked by some unsuccessful, unrewarding, and unpleasant experience. It is the…
Visits: 43[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Every context in the New Testament having to do with the responsibilities of elders of the church speaks of the authority of the eldership. This is plain enough in the…
Visits: 23[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The words of the title above are from a passage in which Luke describes work that Paul and Barnabas did as they made their way back to Antioch…
Visits: 84[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The following note was in a printed worship announcement program of a local congregation of the Lord’s church earlier this year: ELDER AFFIRMATION. As part of our service this morning, our…
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