By George Welsh Tyler Of the approximately 175 Scriptural titles applied to Christ, “Counselor” is one that stands out. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; . . . and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” What a remarkable …
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Dissolving “Pent-up Pressures”-the Ecstatic Utterance Method
By Warren E. Berkley There can be little doubt that a substantial number of religious zealots view Christianity as something mysterious and incomprehensible. Perhaps the most convincing demonstration of this idea is the present “tongue speaking” movement. Any perspective of this trend ought to begin by establishing the vast difference between the nature of modern day …
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Becoming all Things to all Men
By John Wallace In 1 Cor. 9:22, Paul said, “I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” Paul tried to adapt his speech, mannerisms and way of living to be more acceptable to the different races of people he taught. Any successful gospel preacher must follow Paul’s example. …
Denominationalizing the Church (XII): Sign Posts on the Road to Denominationalizing
By Roy E. Cogdill One of the very evident indications of a sectarian attitude and a movement upon the part of liberal churches of Christ today toward denominationalism is a change of message or emphasis in preaching. This is evident as the changes in organization and methods that we have been writing about. All of it …