What is the church of Christ?
By Mark Lindley
What does one mean when he says, “I am a member of the church of Christ?†Many who are not members of the church of Christ believe that when one makes such a statement, he is claiming membership in a denomination. In fact, many sincere, religious people believe that all churches are basically [...]
Paul and Baptism
by Matt Clifton
It is sometimes stated that the writings of the apostle Paul give no particular emphasis to baptism as a command of the gospel. In fact, the average “man on the street†evangelical adherent will claim that since Paul said Christ sent him “not to baptize, but to preach the gospel†(1 Cor. 1:17), [...]
Who wrote Hebrews?
by Matt Clifton
New Testament scholars down through the years have been left in a quandary when it comes to consideration of the authorship of the book we know as the Epistle to the Hebrews. After all, although traditionally it was ascribed to Paul as the author, there is the looming fact of the omission of [...]
Mere Christianity
by Brandon Renfroe
One of the most treasured volumes in my library is Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis’ classic work on apologetics. Lewis’ avowed goal was to set forth his conception of the basics of Christian faith and practice, irrespective of sectarian ideologies. Though one will not always agree with Lewis’ theology, the method in which he [...]
Counterfeit Christianity
by Weylan Deaver
What can counterfeiting do to a currency? According to the U.S. Secret Service, “During the American Revolution, the British counterfeited U.S. currency in such large amounts that the Continental currency soon became worthless. ‘Not worth a Continental’ became a popular expression that is still heard today. During the Civil War, one-third to [...]
Three Questions
by Basil Overton
The Bible teaches that God’s people must be united on the teachings of inspired men (John 17:17-23). The Bible teaches the oneness of the church, and that division is sinful. Denominations exist without any Bible authority. The people in denominations, including their preachers, almost without exception, will answer negatively the three following questions:
1. [...]
Have you turned the spigot on?
by Weylan Deaver
Paul the Apostle wrote about prayer in 1 Timothy 2:1-4, saying, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. [...]
Why I Left the Catholic Church
by Joe Malone
(From the book “Why I Left,” published by Hester Publications. Reprinted here by written permission. To purchase the book, visit their website, or write to 165 Gibson Drive, Henderson, TN 38340)
Brethren and respected friends, I count it a profound privilege to have the opportunity to speak to you on the subject which has [...]
Why I Left the Baptist Church
by Grover Stevens
(From the book “Why I Left,” published by Hester Publications. Reprinted here by written permission. To purchase the book, visit their website, or write to 165 Gibson Drive, Henderson, TN 38340)
NO ANIMOSITY FOR BAPTISTS
I would like to say in the beginning that I have no animosity whatsoever against Baptists. Personally, I have no [...]
The Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery
by Weylan Deaver
A presbytery is a court, or body, of church leaders who make and enforce decisions on member congregations. The Washington Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church covered southwest Ohio and the northeast part of Kentucky as the nineteenth century began. Staunchly Calvinistic, the Presbyterian Church grew alarmed by the preaching of Barton Warren Stone [...]
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