Who leads congregations of the Lord’s church?
by Matt Clifton
If you were to call or stop by a local denominational church in your town, you would probably be inclined to ask for “the pastor.” Having a “pastor” over a local church has become the standard among many evangelical denominations.
However, having a single “pastor” who is over a congregation is not the way [...]
Should the Bible be interpreted literally?
by Matt Clifton
Generally, this is a question asked by folks who find something objectionable about the Bible! However, there are also honest souls who are truly seeking to know and do God’s will. For them, the question may remain. Should we interpret the Bible literally?
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God allows divorce for one reason
by Matt Clifton
From the beginning of creation, God had a plan for marriage. The idea was for a man and woman to pledge themselves to one another and stay together for life.
Our modern society chuckles at the idea of divorce being against God’s will. The Bible, however, says God hates divorce (Mal. 2:16). This being [...]
Is the husband the head of the wife?
by Matt Clifton
It may seem an antiquated notion in the 21st century that the husband is the “head” of the wife. But according to the Bible, this is exactly the case.
Daily we are bombarded with images of “strong” women in the media. Advertisements extol the virtue of women “having it all.” Sitcoms are full of [...]
Is the church of Christ denomination?
by Matt Clifton
It is the desire of the church of Christ to practice only what is found in scripture, and nothing that is absent. One idea that is conspicuously absent from scripture is denominationalism.
We read of one body (Eph. 4:4), the body of Christ, which is the church (Col. 1:18). We do not read of [...]
Is there a pattern for the church?
by Matt Clifton
There are as many different views on the meaning of scripture, it seems, as there are groups that claim to follow Christ. In any given town, one will find building after building emblazoned with the name of a different denominational body. All claim to follow Christ and honor His word. Invariably, however, the [...]
Does the church of Christ have female preachers?
by Matt Clifton
The quick answer is “no.” The longer answer must take into account the fact that in the Bible, God has given certain roles to the man, and certain roles to the woman.
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Is baptism essential for salvation?
by Matt Clifton
Some have wondered why the church of Christ places so much emphasis on baptism. A more important question may be, “Why have so many denominations place little or no emphasis on baptism?”
The reason the church of Christ preaches baptism as essential to salvation is because that is exactly the position the Bible gives [...]
Who’s on trial: Mary Winkler, or the church of Christ?
by Matt Clifton
The world is watching with sadness and morbid curiosity as Mary Winkler goes to trial charged with the shooting death of her husband, Matthew Winkler, a preacher for the Fourth Street church of Christ in Selmer, Tenn. The trial is being broadcast live by CourtTV.
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