The “Twin Parables”—The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price—Matthew 13:44–46

Visits: 33[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath,…

Are Men Stronger Than God?

Visits: 21Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Those who believe the Bible believe that God is all-powerful. “Is anything too hard for Jehovah?” (Gen. 18:14) anticipates a negative answer. Scripture refers to God as “Almighty” 59 times….

Rule of Law or of Men?

Visits: 25 Only two kinds of civil government exist: The rule of law or the rule of men. When law prevails (even bad law), all are treated equally because law is objective and plays no favorites. Each citizen can plan his life predictably by the…

What Jesus Said About His Second Coming

Visits: 14[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Someone has suggested the following simple outline of the Bible: Jesus is coming (Gen.–Mal.) Jesus has come (Mat.–John) Jesus is coming again (Acts–Rev.) While there is an element of truth in…

“Movement in Transition”

Visits: 35[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Some time ago an announcement in the bulletin of a large (1,000+ member) West Texas “Church of Christ” caught my eye. The church had planned a special summer series of Wednesday night…

The Church’s Unity and Undenominational Character

Visits: 26[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction From his earliest knowledge that God planned the church, Satan has despised the very concept of it and everything pertaining to it. His first plan of attack was to do all…

The “Both Ways” Philosophy

Visits: 20[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction A childish trait that many seem never to outgrow is the desire to have certain things “both ways” when it is not possible to do so. In all such cases,…

“Growing” A Church—At What Price?

Visits: 46[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Some brethren will do almost anything to bring numerical and financial growth to a congregation. They will mutilate, innovate, and obfuscate the Gospel in order to have it. “Growth (as they…

Humanism—Enemy Number One

Visits: 82[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction I am a threat that is even more sinister and dangerous to mankind than political terrorism. The grave danger I pose lies partly in the fact that most people do not recognize…

Authority in Religion

Visits: 26[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Only two sources of authority exist in religion. Authority is “from heaven  [Divine] or from men [human]” (Mat. 21:25). Human authorities consist of such things as the rulings of one…