The Words of Jesus

Visits: 26[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.]             Jesus Christ was remarkable for His “mighty works and wonders and signs” (Acts 2:22). Those who heard Him were also “astonished at his teaching” (Mat. 7:28b). He was fully…

The Heart or the Head?

Visits: 21[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] Heart in our title refers to feelings, (e.g., joy, sorrow, fear, anger, hate, love, et al.). Head refers to reasoned conclusions based on evidence. Bible students immediately recognize the validity of…

The Grace of God

Visits: 59[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] Grace may be the most beautiful and significant word in the Bible, for none will be saved except by the grace of God (Eph. 2:8). This word refers to God’s…

“Mark” and “Turn Away”

Visits: 15[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Paul’s final plea to the saints in Roman was for doctrinal purity: Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to…

Is There a Second “Exception” for Divorce and Remarriage?

Visits: 41[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Many grievously misunderstand the nature of revelation/inspiration. Some aver that only the words of Jesus (those in red letters in some Bibles) are authoritative, and the remainder of the writers…

Is the Church of Christ a Denomination?

Visits: 19[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles–1  page.] It is apparent that many members of the church conceive of the church of Christ as merely a denomination. Such statements as “I am a Church of Christer,” “I am a…

God’s Grace is Exclusive

Visits: 26 [Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] While God wills that all men be saved (1 Tim. 2:4), this is the statement of his ideal will. His ideal will and His conditional will are not the same,…

God…Hath Spoken

Visits: 18 [Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Hebrews 1:1–2 contains numerous points of Biblical Truth: God, having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners, hath at the…

“Faith” in the Bible

Visits: 22[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Faith is one of the most frequently found words and concepts in the Bible. It is also one of the most misunderstood and abused Biblical words. Without controversy, the Bible…

What is Appropriate in Preaching?

Visits: 64[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction To the Corinthians Paul wrote: “For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I preach…