New Testament Conversions (No. 7)—The Conversion of Lydia

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             As far as we know, the first attempt to preach the Gospel on European soil was made by Paul and his companions in the city of Philippi. The record of their…

New Testament Conversions (No. 6)—The Conversion of Cornelius

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]          Cornelius is introduced to us as a man of rank in the Roman army and resident of the city of Caesarea (Acts 10:1).  He was an unusually spiritual man, described as…

New Testament Conversions (No. 5)—The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             A man named Saul is introduced to us as a co-conspirator in the murder of Stephen and a hater of Christ and Christians (Acts 7:58; 8:3). His zeal was so great…

New Testament Conversions (No. 3)—Conversions in Samaria

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             After Stephen was stoned to death for his bold proclamation of the Gospel, a great persecution erupted in Jerusalem, scattering disciples in all directions (Acts 8:1–2). Among those thus scattered was…

New Testament Conversions (No. 2 )—The Conversion of the Three Thousand

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.] The Gospel in its fullness was first preached on the first Pentecost after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension. The record of this historic day and its dramatic results is found in Acts 2….

New Testament Conversions—No. 1

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.] No more practical and important material can be found in the Bible than the accounts of people being converted to Christ and His saving Truth. This begins a series of studies that…

What Is Baptism? — No. 9

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.]             Scriptural evidence has established the following truths concerning baptism: It is immersion (Rom. 6:4). It is in water (Acts 8:36; 10:47; 1 Pet. 3:20–21). It is a condition of salvation,…

God’s Plan of Salvation

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.]             If there is one thing that one must learn in life, it is God’s plan of salvation. Those who never obey the Gospel and do not come to know God will…

Here’s How…

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] A leaflet making the rounds purports to instruct us on the way to have “an eternal relationship with God.” The suggested four-point plan is as follows: Admit Your Sin—“For all have…

Unity in (Spite of) Diversity

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction Was a renewed and intensified “unity” initiative with the Independent Christian Church (ICC) underway? Abilene Christian University had an ICC preacher on its lectureship a few years earlier. The Tulsa Workshop…