Gospel Preaching: An Uncertain Sound or a Clarion Call? (1)

By Ron Halbrook (Note: This is the first of two articles on the theme of “Gospel Preaching” in the light of current trends. While many faithful men of all ages are preaching the whole counsel of God, strange speech and uncertain sounds originating from sectarian sources are also being heard among us. We ignore these sounds …

What Relationship Should Institutions Sustain To The Church? (1)

By Mike Willis Human institutions. have been a focus of conflict between the groups of brethren represented here today. The conflict first began in the latter part of the nineteenth century when churches began supporting the American Christian Missionary Society from their treasury. Those who rejected church support of missionary societies later had conflict among themselves, …

Tolerance Toward Institutional Brethren

By Johnny Stringer Sadness burdens our hearts as we contemplate the division that exists among brethren in Christ. Some of us cannot in good conscience participate in activities that many churches of Christ engage in. For example, many congregations give money to institutions which have no scriptural right to control the money of churches. Those of …