God’s Providence as Seen in the Lives of Elijah and Ahab

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Our English word, providence, comes from the Latin word, providentia, meaning foresight or to foresee. The equivalent Greek word is pronoia, but, ironically, it is not used in reference to God…

Laid Back, Hip—and Irreverent?

Views: 8[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief articles 1 page.] The general abandonment of decorum in society over a couple of generations has obviously had its impact on the Lord’s people—especially observable in our worship assemblies. I preached in a…

My Aims as a Gospel Preacher

Views: 4[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.]             It is always helpful to have a roadmap when traveling, whether on literal roadways or on the journey of life. With this in mind, I present the following as…

Jesus’ View of Scripture

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Is the Bible a mere curiosity piece of superb, ancient literature? Is it an irrelevant document, good for its contemporaries, but now a mere relic without modern use or application?…

The Authority of Elders

Views: 117[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction The problem of authority is always with us. Most of the world does not even recognize the existence of God anymore, much less His authority. There have been those in…

Good People in Bad Churches

Views: 13[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Rampant liberalism in churches of Christ has produced rampant apostasy over the past five decades. Hundreds of congregations that were at their inception strong in the Truth have become unrecognizable…