Scriptural “Red Flags” No. 2

[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 that…

On Identifying False Teachers

[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 are…

Is the Church of Christ a Denomination?

[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 Church…

Humility and Service

[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 to…

“Here’s How…”

[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 sinned…

Have You Started Your Retirement Plan?—Andy McClish

 [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 much…

Godliness Pays!

[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 things…”…

God Does Not Know Some Things

 [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 not…

All or None

[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 denial…

Did Jesus Believe in Hell?

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Hell has fallen on “hard times.” It is rarely mentioned except in a context of cursing, swearing, or deprecation. Some claim to believe it exists but profess to know no one…