By H.E. Phillips How are deacons selected and appointed in the local church? Are they self-appointed? Are they ordained with the laying on of hands in a special ceremony? Are they elected by majority vote? Do they grow into the office? This is the subject assigned to me in this special issue on the work of …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Is God’s Revelation Clear Enough That We Can Understand The Bible Alike?
By Mike Willis For years, we have had to deal with the question, “Can we understand the Bible alike?” Denominational folks have argued that our differences are caused by our inability to understand the Bible alike. When we tried to discuss water baptism with them, they showed little interest in participating, thinking the discussion was futile, …
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“The Truth About Jesus”
By Billy Ashworth Recently, Vanderbilt University sponsored a “Dialogue” on the subject of “The Truth About Jesus.” Attractive brochures were sent out to various churches here in Nashville, including the Hillview church where I preach. A panel of “distinguished” scholars, according to liberal religionists, was to discuss such subjects as “The Truth About Jesus,” “Portraits of …
Why Does It Seem So Strange?
By Lewis Willis When we in the Lord’s Church attempt to teach our friends the truth about the worship of the Church, most of them find that truth to be unbelievable. They cannot imagine that they can’t worship like the Jews worshiped. They run to David and his instruments of music which he used in his …