Must the church change in order to grow?
by Matt Clifton
The recent discussion over Richland Hills and Quail Springs has spawned what should be an examination of some deeper issues. Specifically, some progressives in the church claim that the church will “die out” if we do not change with the times.
Is this a true statement of the state of the church? Should the [...]
The ‘un-denominational’ church
by Matt Clifton
One of the most misunderstood doctrines of modern times is the doctrine of the church, and how the Lord’s church is not divided into “denominations.†Many insist that different religious bodies can worship differently, and hold different interpretations of scripture, and yet both still be correct. This, of course, cannot be true.
So how [...]
When should we keep the Lord’s Supper?
by Weylan Deaver
Recalling Jesus’ words to his disciples on the eve of betrayal, Paul wrote,
For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Change: Good or Bad?
by Brandon Renfroe
We live in a changing world. One need only glance around his own community to notice the myriad of changes occurring, seemingly on a daily basis. Is change good? Or is change intrinsically bad?
Surely it is not correct to suggest that all change is harmful. Those old enough to remember the stifling summer [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Is Peter ‘the rock?’
by Matt Clifton
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the
kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: [...]
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