The “New Hermeneutics”

Visits: 37[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction Hermeneutics is a word created from the name of Hermes, a god of Greek mythology, who served as interpreter for the other gods, especially Jupiter. Thus, hermeneutics refers to the science…

Reject, But Don’t Deny—#1

Visits: 30[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] God has never forced anyone to obey Him. Likewise, Jesus Christ, His Son, never coerced anyone to serve Him. Rather, He invites men to follow Him: “Come unto me…” (Mat. 11:28)….

Is Matthew 19:9 A Part of The Law of Christ?

Visits: 7[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  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…

One Congregation May Withdraw From Another Congregation

Visits: 61[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction A certain city of 15,000 people has two congregations which have the name “Church of Christ” on their buildings. Congregation “A” has eight hundred members; congregation “B” two hundred. For the…