By Mark Mayberry False teachers and false teachings abound! Jesus said, “Beware of false prophets” (Matt. 7:15-20). Paul cautioned the Ephesian elders to be on guard against the same (Acts 20:28-31). Peter warned of those who secretly bring in destructive heresies (2 Pet. 2:1-2). John said, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, …
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One Covenant Why be Concerned?
By Frank Jamerson If we do not have a pattern for worship in the New Covenant, how do we know when or how to worship? According to this gentleman the example of those disciples in Troas is not a pattern for us (they were not even a church), nor could they have had a pattern for …
Throwing the Book at You
By Mrs. D. Gibson Recently we received this flier in the mail from the First Baptist Church of Byron. Will You Come Back to Church If We Promise Not to Throw the Book at You? Under the caption it reads, “In our church we believe in a loving and forgiving God. Come and join us this …
Is Assembling Individual or Collective?
By Eric Norford The above question is an interesting one to ponder. It would receive various responses from people in denominationalism and even from members in the body of Christ. Our assembling refers to worship of God. At the same time worship to God is an individual matter. Each individual is to determine in his heart …