By Tim Haile Some local churches of Christ have become like the city dogpound. They take in all the strays that have been “run off’ from the other churches. These “dogpound” churches have the tolerance of the Corinthians when it comes to sin and immorality (1 Cor. 5:2). The purpose and importance of church discipline is …
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Survive
By Bobbie Jean Cook Burnett Much is said today about surviving. We hear educators saying, “In order for our children to do more than just survive in today’s schools, teachers must challenge them each day to achieve their potential and soar to newer heights of learning.” Business men emphasize the need for employers to do all …
Possessed By Our Possessions (10) How Materialism Affects the Lord’s `Wort
By Jady W. Copeland In Romans 12:1-2 Paul admonished brethren to present themselves as “a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God.” When one obeys the gospel, he becomes dead to sin, and alive in Christ. The same writer says in Romans 6:4, “Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death, that just as Christ …
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Using The Book Of Acts To Understand The Book Of Romans
By Tom M. Roberts It is without dispute that one of the most difficult portions of the New Testament to understand in its entirety is Paul’s epistle to the Romans. Someone has accurately referred to it as Paul’s “doctoral dissertation.” Without disputing the fact of inspiration, it is also true that the Holy Spirit used the …
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