By Andy Alexander The times we live in give rise to many problems that must be addressed in the Lord’s church. In every age the sins prevalent in the world affect the church to some degree and we must be on guard against these sins and warn others lest they be adversely affected by them. …
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By Lewis Willis Music is divinely authorized in the worship of the church. The question is: What kind? This issue has long been divisive between the Lord’s church and denominationalism. Perhaps the most distinctive thing about our worship, compared to that of denominational churches, is our use of acappella music. There are several other differences …
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By Aude McKee I commend brother Edwards for his selection of topics to be discussed under the above heading. Everyone is vital to the purity of the Lord’s body and everyone is under attack, not only by the religious world in general, but by some of our own brethren. Fifty years ago it would have …
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By John Isaac Edwards History repeats itself! The children of Israel cried out to the prophets, “speak unto us smooth things” (Isa. 30:10) and Jeremiah declared, “The prophets prophesy falsely. . . . and my people love to have it so” (Jer. 5:31). What happened then is going on today! The time has come “when …
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