Sponsoring Elders and Institutionalism (1)

By Leo Rogol Let The Denominationalist Speak Out Against Them Introduction As a former Seventh-day Adventist, I have kept abreast of the chang s, developments, and problems within that denomination. But what has this to do with the above-titled subject? Very much in many respects. I will bear this out during the course of this article. …

“Christian Colleges”

By Bill Cavender In conversation a few days ago with a young man who is a member of an institutional church of Christ (a congregation which supports human institutions from its collective, congregation treasury), we began discussing local congregational support of (sending funds to) so-called “Christian Colleges. ” This young man is of a newer generation …

Saul And The “Spirit Of Obedience”

By Mike Willis From time to time one reads that a person who does not obey the letter of God’s law is nevertheless acceptable in God’s sight because he has the “spirit of obedience.” In periodicals which I have read, application of this has been made to those pious unimmersed who are honestly and sincerely mistaken …