By Bobby Graham Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven (Matt. 18:10). Many of us have seen the bumper sticker that says, “Abortion stops a beating heart.” Is it …
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Current Misunderstandings of Autonomy
By Steve Wallace The Bible teaches local church autonomy. However, it seems that some brethren do not understand this subject as well as one would hope. This is seen from their condemning or refusing that which the Bible allows with regards to autonomy. Let us notice some examples. With Regards to Advising Other Churches About a …
Language: From the Tower of Babel to the Day of Pentecost
By Randy Blackaby The Bible records that following the Great Flood the descendents of Noah attempted to build a city and a tower “whose top may reach unto heaven” (Gen. 11:1-9). God saw this effort and that it could be achieved. So he confounded the language of the people, forcing them to stop the construction …
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How Far Have They Gone?
By Phil T. Arnold Shortly after moving to Oklahoma City in the mid 80s, I made an opportunity to pay a visit to the meeting place of the Oakcrest Church of Christ which is a stone’s throw from our building. One of the preachers there took me on a tour of their then recently completed …