“The Traditions of My Fathers” (III)

By Larry Ray Hafley The title of our essay from the pen of the peerless apostle Paul is especially pertinent to any consideration of Matthew 15:1-20. Matthew 15:1-20 In this text, Jesus calls the tradition of the Jews “your tradition” and the “commandments of men.” These traditions were sacred, hallowed rites that claimed Divine authorship and …

Following A Safe Course

By Rolland W. Fritz God is the source of all truth (Isaiah 46:9-10; John 17:17). Gods authority In the New Testament dispensation, and therefore in the time in which we are living, is revealed and exercised through Jesus Christ (Hebrews 1: 1-2; Matthew 28:18; Ephesians 1: 17-23; Matthew 17:5; John 12:48). We find this authority plainly …

The New Literature Project: A Progress Report

By Ferrell Jenkins For over four years the Cogdill Foundation has been engaged in a project to produce and publish a totally new series of Bible class literature for use by churches of Christ. This work has come out of the almost universally recognized need for new and improved material. The project has been far more …