By Cherrill Schmid Although the name of John Calvin may be less of a household name than that of Martin Luther or John Wesley, yet he is second to none in influence among Protestant orders. While studying law in Paris, Calvin experienced what he called a “conversion” which placed him in the class of a heretic …
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Solving The Instrumental Music Question
By Sam E. Stone Over the past year we have published several essays and news reports growing out of current efforts to develop a sense of unity with our brethren in the non-instrumental churches of Christ. These articles have brought mixed reactions from our readers. A brother wrote from Northern Ireland: I first came into contact …
The Impact Of Calvinism On The Church In This Century
By Herschel E. Patton For years Calvinism had no impact upon New Testament Christianity at all, except as a heresy to be met by strenuous opposition. Calvinism involves the underlying theme of salvation being wholly by grace and apart from any works or responsibility on the part of man. The theory contends that man is born …
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Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: Does the confession mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 10:32, 33 refer to confessing or denying Him in one’s life, or does it mean with the lips? Reply: Jesus said, “Every one therefore who shall confess me before me, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven. But …