Abortion: Right or Wrong?
Since the Supreme Court decision in 1973 to legalize abortion, well over 20 million have been performed. People on both sides of this issue feel very passionate about their views. However, as with all things, the question is not about how we feel, but about what the Bible says. The word of God reveals that […]
Twenty-First Century Productions vs. First Century Miracles
“Healing Service at the Beautiful Gate! Lame and sick healed!” Such might have been the announcement of events at the Beautiful Gate the afternoon Peter and John went into the temple at the hour of prayer — that is, if the “healing services” announced at various times and places in our day were identical with […]
Instrumental Music in the Church
Instrumental music is beginning to make inroads into churches of Christ. De- spite a long-standing resistance of instrumental music based upon the scriptures, at least five prominent churches of Christ in the country have added instrumental worship services since 2001, according to The Christian Chronicle, a newspaper published by churches of Christ. Oak Hills Church […]
“I Didn’t Get Anything Out of That Sermon”
Stepping into the presence of the Lord to worship is both a tremendous privilege and a tremendous responsibility. In the presence of the Divine, all mundane affairs of life pass from view as Christians find themselves completely enrapt in the fellowship of the saints with our God. But sometimes someone will say, “I didn’t get […]
“Such as I Have …”
Acts 3:6 says, “Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I unto thee: in the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise and walk”. These were Peter’s words to a man who had never walked. He had been born lame more than forty years before. Which of the two options do […]
12 Arguments Evolutionists Should Avoid
For years, we have maintained a list of arguments creationists should avoid. There are enough good arguments for biblical accuracy and a young earth that dubious claims can safely be discarded. Now we want to address a similar topic: arguments evolutionists should avoid. These arguments have not only passed their expiration date, but they never […]
A Miracle at the Beautiful Gate
The first ten verses of Acts 3 give an account of a miracle performed by Peter as he and John went into the temple at the ninth hour of prayer (3:00 p.m. as we count time). As they entered the temple at “Gate Beautiful” (a gate so described because of its ornate beauty and costly […]
A New Life for New Disciples
Acts 2:43-47 contains a summary of the days immediately following the eventful Pentecost when Christ fulfilled His promise to His apostles that He would not leave them “orphans”. He would send the Holy Spirit who would be their “Helper” in the awesome task He’d given them: carrying the gospel into all the world. In addition […]
“They That Received His Word …”
“… were baptized and there was added unto them in that day about 3,000 souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:41-42). The first gospel sermon concluded with Peter’s exhortation, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation” and the response was “then they […]
Are You God’s Vomit?
Jesus had some harsh words for the church members of Laodicea when He wrote, “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth” (Revelation 3:15-16). I’d […]