By William C. Sexton If we are to succeed individually or collectively, we must recognize, embrace, and support things that are “excellent.” Paul, writing to the church at Philippi, prayed for them that their love might abound more and more in knowledge and all judgment-to the end that they would be able to approve things that …
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“Baptism is an Elective”
By Larry Ray Hafley “The great church history writers state that baptism misunderstood and misapplied became the major factor of separation in the early church which Jesus formed. Apparently the much mention of baptism in the New Testament overworked the minds of some ceremonialists to the point of declaring it a requirement unto salvation; hence, no …
Church Discipline (III): The Purpose, Manner and Subjects of Discipline
By Larry A. Bunch The purpose of church discipline is not to take vengeance on anyone or to throw someone out of the church (Rom. 12:19; 3 John 10). Any brother disciplined is still to be admonished as a brother (2 Thess. 3:15). Instructive discipline is, as has already been pointed out in this article, for …
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Practical Christianity (VI): Counseling is Part of Preaching
By Jeffery Kingry I once overheard a preacher describe his formula for success in staying in one area for many years by saying, “I stay away from counseling anyone on family problems. That is the stickiest tar–baby one can get stuck in, and the preacher never wins!” Preaching includes more than two lessons on Sunday. It …
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