The Gospel and Conflict

Views: 3[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] The angels proclaimed “peace on earth” at the birth of Jesus (Luke 2: 14). He is called the “Lord of peace” (2 The. 3:16), and His Father is the “God…

Scriptural “Red Flags” No. 2

Views: 3[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] When we read, Be not deceived, in Scripture, a special “red flag” of warning is being given. In 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Paul raised one of these “red flags”: Know ye not…

On Identifying False Teachers

Views: 1[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] As our Lord drew the Sermon on the Mount to a close, He gave the following warning: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly…

Is the Church of Christ a Denomination?

Views: 1[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles–1  page.] It is apparent that many members of the church conceive of the church of Christ as merely a denomination. Such statements as “I am a Church of Christer,” “I am a…

Humility and Service

Views: 0[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] In 1 Peter 5:5–6, we read the following significant exhortation: “Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another; for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace…

“Here’s How…”

Views: 3[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles  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…

Have You Started Your Retirement Plan?—Andy McClish

Views: 1 [Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Financial experts will tell you that if you don’t participate in an IRA, a 401k, or some type of financial investment program for the future, then you’re not really building…

Godliness Pays!

Views: 4[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] The Bible constantly exhorts its readers to godly living. The worldly-minded ridicule godliness, believing it only means hardship and deprivation. The Bible says it pays: “Godliness is profitable for all…

God Does Not Know Some Things

Views: 2 [Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] In numerous statements the Bible proclaims God’s omniscience—He knows all things (Rom. 11:33–34; 1 John 3:20b; et al.). Despite these plain averments, the Bible also reveals some things God does…

All or None

Views: 2[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] In an article on OneNewsNow.com, Peter Heck reviewed recent statements by Rob Bell, identified with “the hipster emerging church movement.” Heck discussed Bell’s suggestion of universal salvation, which implies a…