The Tragedy of One Lost Soul

Views: 72[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] One of the striking things about Jesus’ teachings is the way He gets to the heart of every issue in a few simple words. There is no better illustration than the…

The Requirements of Scriptural Baptism

Views: 3[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…

A Sabbath Controversy—John 5:1-47

Views: 85[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Introduction Among the numerous lessons in this lengthy story concerning our Lord, I wish to emphasize the perfect balance between His compassionate love for men and His uncompromising proclamation and…

Lessons from an Earthquake

Views: 77[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] I had just retired for the night when I got the first report of the great Alaskan earthquake. It was Saturday, March 24, 1964, and my wife and I only a…

The Mission of God’s People

Views: 85[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] In speaking of “mission” we refer to more than activities in which we might legitimately engage. We refer to the purpose and aim of one’s activities. Upon what principal point…

Are They Really So Nice?

Views: 57[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] It is common knowledge that a serious new thrust is being made to create unity between the churches of Christ and the Independent Christian Church. It has been distinctly implied…

No Baptism—No Blood

Views: 84[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.]             With few exceptions, religious bodies professing belief in Jesus as the Christ, the only begotten of the Father, treat baptism as inconsequential. Some ignore it as if it…

Why Did Jesus Come?

Views: 81[Note:  This MS is available in  larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.]                    In spite of the plainness of the singularity of Jesus’ purpose in coming among men, it is still misunderstood. Men have variously set forth such purposes as political…

The Greatest Commission

Views: 71[Note:  This MS is available in  larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.]          God has given some great charges to various men through the ages.  He commissioned Noah to build the ark and Moses to lead Israel out of Egyptian bondage.          One…

“Equal  Opportunity”

Views: 86[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Businesses often include in their advertisements for employees that they are “equal opportunity” employers. This statement means that they do not discriminate against applicants/employees based on immutable traits (race, gender,…