By Larry Ray Hafley Baptists argue against the essentiality of baptism by citing Paul’s statement in 1 Corinthians 1:17, “For Christ sent me not to baptize.” This, they say, proves that baptism is not necessary, even though the Lord said, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
What is “Progress?”
By O. C. Birdwell “The New Testament is the constitution and bylaws for the church today, and anything that is not provided for in the New Testament is unconstitutional.” “Most of the split-offs that have occurred in the Restoration Movement have come because elements in the movement could not countenance progress.” Would one ever guess that …
Restoration Myths
By John McCort When Thomas Campbell penned the words, “We shall speak where the Bible speaks, we shall be silent where the Bible is silent,” little did he realize the far-reaching impact it would have on the religious world. From the embryo of this famous phrase was conceived the Restoration Movement. This movement grew beyond Campbell’s …
Can a Child of God fall from Grace?
By Edgar C. Walker Can a child of God so sin as to be lost eternally? This simple question has been asked on many occasions. Many answers are given to this simple question that are not in harmony with the will of God. There are some who say one cannot be lost after he has obeyed …