Greater Than the Angels #2
In the last post we looked at some of the Hebrew writer’s arguments in chapter 1 that Jesus is greater than the angels. We will now look at the final arguments and the conclusion in chapter 2. Hebrews 1:10-12 says, “And: ‘You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens […]
The Changing Denominations: A Change of Name
Throughout this country there are a growing number of local denominational churches trying to disassociate themselves from their parent denominations by changing their names, but not their basic doctrine. In the last several years, many “Community Churches” have cropped up all over America. Most community churches are affiliated with particular denominations, but they have elected […]
Scripture Readings for the Contribution
Following up from a previous post, reading scripture before our giving is an excellent way to assist us in contributing in a righteous way. I hope this brief list of passages will help us have the correct frame of mind and thereby assist our giving in being pleasing to God: Exodus 22:29-30 Exodus 35:21-29 1 […]
UPC, Preaching Another Jesus #2
In our last post we examined one of the errors of the United Pentecostal Church — its teaching that Jesus is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We noted a few passages which show a distinction between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (1 Tim. 2:5; Eph. 4:4-6; Matt. 3:16-17). We also cited God when […]
Denominationalizing the Church #2
The undenominational character of the church revealed in New Testament scriptures is easily apparent to unprejudiced minds. The simplicity of it is evident. The government of God’s people can be set forth in a few simple sentences. The church is the spiritual body of Christ and He is its head (Ephesians 1:22-23). The same passage […]
What Shall I Do With Jesus?: Pilate
Last time, we introduced a study which asks the question, “What shall I do with Jesus?” The first person that we will study is Pilate, who wanted to stay neutral toward Him. In Matthew 27:24, the Bible says, “When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took […]
UPC, Preaching Another Jesus #1
The position of the United Pentecostal Church is that Jesus is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The UPC believes that there is only one being who possesses divine attributes, but manifests Himself in three different ways. The UPC says to teach otherwise is to teach polytheism, the belief in more than one God. However, […]
Misconceptions About the Church of Christ #4
Every now and then we will hear someone refer to the church of Christ as “just another denomination.” Some people have it in their mind that a member of the church of Christ is a “church-of-Christer.” Or, they may refer to a preacher who is a member of the church of Christ as a “church-of-Christ […]
Identifying the Church: The Proper Birthplace
Another identifying characteristic of the church is the proper birthplace. Consider the fact that Jesus was to be born in Bethlehem. Micah 5:2 says, “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose […]
Misconceptions About the Church of Christ #3
Many people fall into the trap of thinking one church of Christ is just like another. They think what one practices and preaches is the same as what the others do too. They think what one practices and preaches is the same as all the others. However, when one investigates, he will find that not […]