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 [...]
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. [...]
The Bible & Evolution: Can we believe both?
by Matt Clifton
One of the most dangerous things Christians can do is to try to make the Bible conform to the will of the world. One area we see this happening is in evolutionary theory and the fact that there are a lot of religious people, including Christians, who are being swayed by the idea [...]
Augustine: Connecting Link Between Gnosticism and Modern Calvinistic Theology
by Matt Clifton
There can be no doubt about the fact that among all the early Christian writers, Augustine has had the greatest impact on modern theology.aa Not only did his writings and theological development shape later doctrines and methods of the Roman Catholic Church, but his work also deeply influenced the Protestant Reformation. John Calvin’s [...]
Doomsday 2012? Not according to the Bible!
by Matt Clifton
Every few years, a new doomsday prophecy arises. The latest to arrive on the media’s radar screen is the Mayan prophecy that time as we know it will end in 2012 due to the “galactic alignment” that will culminate in that year. Some websites that explain this idea are Alignment 2012 and this [...]
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 [...]
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