‘Am I a member of the true church of Christ?’
by Matt Clifton
After reading Mark Lindley’s article, What is the Church of Christ? , a sincere reader asks:
“I am not a member of a labeled Church of Christ, but a non-denominational church… (although I understand that COC is not to be considered denominational) so according to the write up, I am considered part of the [...]
Is worshipping with instruments ‘darkness?’
by Matt Clifton
In a recent article, I discussed the decision of the leaders of Quail Springs church of Christ in Oklahoma City to add an instrumental service to their worship. A few readers responded to my article with the idea that those who opposed the Quail Springs decision are being “comdemning” and “judgmental.”
As a response, I [...]
Why do Christians try to convert others?
QUESTION: “Why do Christians always try to convert me to their religion?”
ANSWER: Thank you for your question. There are several reasons, really. Below are three of these reasons.
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Let God be found true
You have no doubt heard the story about the husband and wife who were engaged in a dispute over who would get up early and brew the coffee. The husband claimed that it was the woman’s duty. The wife, however, said it was the man’s duty. And furthermore, she said, the Bible clearly says it’s [...]
Can we understand the Bible alike?
This is a question that comes to mind nearly every time two believers disagree on something the Bible teaches. How do we go about understanding what the Bible teaches on a particular subject? Do we read one passage and treat that as the final word? Or do we look at the whole, instead of only [...]
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