One Body
“There is one body…” (Eph. 4:4). The body is the church. “And He put all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all” (Eph. 1:22-23). Therefore, there is one church. This comes as a […]
One Baptism
“There is…one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Eph. 4:4, 5). As is often the case, what the Bible says is contrary to what the world believes. The world believes in many lords, faiths, and baptisms. The Bible declares Jesus “is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords” (1 Tim. […]
“Handle Not, nor Taste, nor Touch”
Having urged Colossians to “let no man judge you” (Col. 2:16); Paul cites some things we are to allow no man to judge us in, meats, drinks, feast days, new moon, sabbath. Then shortly follows the following words: “If you died with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the […]
The Pope and Hell
The title of the article read, “No fire or brimstone, but hell’s real, pope says” (The Houston Chronicle, July 29, 1999, p. 28A). In the article, the pope was reported to say that hell is not a physical place, but an experience in this life. Note the following quotes from the article and the very […]
True or False: Bible Baptism Is …
Sprinkling or pouring. False. Baptism in the New Testament was immersion in water. Both Philip and the Eunuch went down into the water (Acts 8:36-38). Colossians 2:12 says men are “buried with Him [Christ] in baptism.” “Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism…” (Rom. 6:4). An outward sign of an inward grace. False. Nowhere […]
Does Your Preacher Teach Weekly Tithing?
First, let us understand that the New Testament of Jesus Christ nowhere teaches “tithing.” It does teach that Christians should give back to the Lord bountifully, cheerfully, with purpose, and as you may prosper, but does not demand a tenth (2 Cor. 9:6-7; 1 Cor. 16:2). Understand, you can give a tenth, but it is […]
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 […]