Views: 98[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)….
Views: 89[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles–2 page.] There is more and more evidence the many of us who have been warming the pews for several years are interested in really getting serious about serving Christ. To encourage…
Views: 103[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The question is sometimes asked, “Can a church Scripturally exist if it has no elders/bishops?” This very practical question deserves a Scriptural answer. I have no doubt that the Lord desires…
Views: 82[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] Below I have listed and briefly discussed ten reasons why I believe it is good for young people to sit near the front during worship. These reasons assume that…
Views: 98[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] The world seems to have gone mad over self-assertiveness. A few generations ago, the cry was “know thyself.” Then it became, “assert thyself.” It appears that this is one of…
Views: 96[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…
Views: 92[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page. The two elements involved in success in the Lord’s work are seen in the following statement from Paul, the apostle: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in…
Views: 82[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…
Views: 101[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] There are three key passages of Scripture that place the responsibility of local church discipline upon the elders. In Acts 20:28–31 Paul tells elders to take heed to the flock,…
Views: 80[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…
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