Baptism Is Essential to Salvation

By Mike Thomas There are many people who believe that baptism is not an essential part of salvation. To find the facts we must go to the Bible, the Word of God, and study it, to determine whether or not baptism is essential to salvation. Baptism Is Essential To Salvation Baptism always comes before salvation. Wherever …

For What Saith The Scriptures on the Grace of God

By Jason Hosfield The grace of God is a subject that the scriptures have a great deal to say about. It is a very significant part of God’s scheme of redemption. Without it, man has no hope for the future in eternity? What is grace? How is it manifested? What must man do to obtain it? …

Ingredients of a Successful Preacher Training Program

By Johnie Edwards Several churches have asked what we do in a Preacher Training Program. The Preacher Training Program of the Ellettsville, Indiana church of Christ is, first of all a very practical program with emphasis on studying and teaching the Bible effectively. Good Reading We try to provide the men in the Preacher Training Program …

The Value of a Preacher Training Program

By Mike Willis Let me begin by making a disclaimer. I have never worked with a church in a preacher training program either as the student or the teacher. Nevertheless, there are a few words that I would like to say about the preacher training programs that are being conducted around the country. The Value to …