Can We Understand the Bible Alike?
Ephesians 5:17 says, “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” For many years denominational people have viewed doctrine as a matter of opinion, saying, “We just cannot all see it alike.” Now members of the church of Christ have started to sing this old tune. The New Testament […]
Female Preachers and False Teachers
There has long been a debate in the denominational world as to whether or not there should be female preachers. Many of them have acquiesced and installed women in the pulpit or some other leadership position over men. Now, there is a debate among churches of Christ as to the role of women. Female preachers […]
“Book, Chapter and Verse”
Christians have always been a “book, chapter and verse” people. They insist on having Bible authority for all they say and do. This is not some arbitrary belief or behavior, but an obedient response to God’s will. “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving […]
Did Jesus Inherit Sin?
Most people in the denominations have been taught that man is born with inherited sin. They have been told by their preachers that Adam’s sin was passed on to subsequent generations. The idea is, man is born totally depraved, alienated from God and inclined to do evil. There is a major problem with this–Jesus. How […]
Has the Kingdom Come?
Many are taught that the kingdom of Christ is yet to be established. The Bibles shows this to be false. Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power” (Mk. 9:1). Surely the Lord knew what […]
“I Don’t Believe in Fairy Tales”
To the people in my generation, being an atheist was almost a badge of shame. For Generation Z (born in the mid-1990s to early 2000s), though, “atheist” is no longer a dirty word: One barrier of faith that they have is a disbelief in the Bible. It is, as some put it, a belief in […]
“I Had a Bad Experience at Church”
The final argument that we’ll consider from young people who find obstacles to their faith is having a bad experience among brethren. Because the church is composed of human members, there inevitably will be conflicts. So no matter how good the congregation is, everyone will have a bad experience eventually. Many churches are aging, and […]
“There’s Too Many Injustices in Christianity”
While we may not ascribe much validity to the reasons we’ve studied that lead our young people to disbelief, they are nevertheless real, based on feedback given from the very people who struggle with these issues. Even when those of us who firmly believe in God, and who confidently accept the Bible as His inspired […]
The Salvation Army Does Not Save
On July 23, 1865, William Booth and his wife founded the Salvation Army. This organization is one that ever since its creation has set out to do good in the world. However, we find that they are in error when we look at some of their tenets. There are many things we can address, but […]
What About Karma?
It seems that the word “karma” has become a common expression in the American vernacular. We might hear someone say, “Oh, karma will take care of that.” Some time back, a man was working on my computer. After he finished repairing the problem, his closing words to me were, “Good karma.” At times, the word […]
