Gadgets and Gimmicks
by Brandon Renfroe
“Whatever it takes.” This has long been the mindset of many in the religious world, as they seek to justify practices which are, in a word, absurd. A recent article from the Birmingham News chronicles a most unusual episode””Florence church youth swallow live fish. The author relates that the First Assembly of God [...]
J.W. McGarvey and the Instrument
by Brandon Renfroe
2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Census Bureau officially recognizing the “split” between the churches of Christ and what is usually termed the “Christian Church.” Though the division may not have been formalized until 1906, the seeds of discord had been sown long before then. While the mechanical instrument was the [...]
Where is happiness found?
by Basil Overton
From Seven Score Short Sermons
PO Box 2279, Florence, AL 35630
Happiness is not to be found in unbelief. It is said that the great infidel, Voltaire, said: “I wish I had never been born.”
True happiness is not found in sinful pleasure. Lord Byron lived a life of worldly pleasure and finally said: “The worm, [...]
Neither Catholic Nor Protestant
by Basil Overton
From Seven Score Short Sermons
PO Box 2279, Florence, AL 35630
At the beginning of the 16th century Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic Church and started a movement that resulted in the Lutheran Church. In 1534 Henry VIII of England broke from the Church of Rome and formed the Church of England (Episcopal [...]
The most divisive trend among churches of Christ
by Matt Clifton
By far, the most divisive trend currently making rounds among the churches of Christ is the willingness to alter our perception of biblical authority in order to fellowship a larger circle of people. At the root of this movement is the well-intentioned desire to fellowship with more people who we consider Christian brothers. [...]
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