By Donnie V. Rader Introduction Paul warned that “the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lust shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables” (2 Tim. 4:3-4). I’m wondering if that …
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By Aude McKee Introduction: I. Definitions. A. Origin: Coming into existence or use; beginning. B. Church 1. Greek word for “church” is ekkiesia. a. Word means “called out.” b. People (Acts 8:3). 2. To understand what the church is, must understand the nature of call. a. By God (Phil. 3:13-14). b. From sin (Eph. 5:22-27). c. …
By Irvin Himmel As if it were not bad enough that they deprive themselves of joy, some people make life miserable for others around them. Abraham Lincoln is reported to have said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” (1) Trust in God. The individual who puts his faith …
By Garreth L. Clair Now that we have covered that which leads to the establishment of the divine institution (i.e., the church of Christ), we are now ready to look at its establishment in reality. The church of Christ was not established until all the conditions of prophecy were met. Notice please the following facts relative …
