Denominationalism

Views: 125[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles–1  page.] Denominationalism refers to a “denominational or sectarian spirit or policy; the tendency to divide into denominations or sects” (Random House College Dictionary). In religion, the term refers to the multitude (some…

“Liberalism” and “Anti-ism”—Two Erroneous Extremes

Views: 278[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction History reveals that men are susceptible to extremes in almost every arena of thought and behavior. This is no more clearly demonstrable than in the field of religion. A classic illustration…

Jesus Has a Law

Views: 8[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The affirmation of my title is offensive to many theologians and pulpiteers. Those offended often hurl the legalist epithet at the affirmers. “No,” they say, “We are not under law,…

“If and Only If…”

Views: 81[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The title above expresses a formula in logic and mathematics regarding compound statements (biconditionals). The formula (abbrev. as IFF) applies only when (i.e., “if and only if”) both statements are…

Joshua—Who Did as the Lord Bade Him

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manscripts page.] Introduction Joshua was one of the outstanding characters in all of history. The key to his greatness is found in Joshua 11:9: “And Joshua did unto them as Jehovah bade him: he…

Avoiding New Fads

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The worldly, fashion-mad nature of humankind has changed little through the centuries. Luke provides an interesting description of the philosophers whom Paul encountered at Mars Hill in ancient Athens: “Now all…

Billingslyism, a Response—Who Has Fallen from Grace?

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction In order to please God, the doctrine of Christ must ever control our desires. Conversely, men behave exceedingly dangerously when desire becomes the father of their doctrine. This very phenomenon is…

History Repeats

Views: 154[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] A century and a half ago, a few brethren who were determined to have what pleased them in religion were willing to sacrifice respect for both the statement and the…

The Church—Purposed of God

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Long Articles page.] Introduction Is the church Jesus promised to build a “new kid on the block” in God’s eternal purpose? When Jesus announced to the apostles, “I will build my church” (Mat. 16:18),…

Just Call Me a “Change Agent”

Views: 7[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction All right, I admit it: I am a “change agent”! Unquestionably, there are some things about and in the Lord’s church that need to be changed, and I want to…