By Edward O. Bragwell, Jr. The gospel of Jesus Christ is God’s power to salvation (Rom. 1:15-16). Yet, I am afraid that many are not willing to let it stand on its own merits. Many feel that they must give it a boost in one way or another or it won’t get the job done. I …
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By Weldon E. Warnock Has the Lord prescribed a formula that is to be said when one is baptized? Some say “yes” and quote Matthew 28:19 for scriptural proof. The passage states, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” …
By Don Partain Church A meets on Thursday night instead of on Wednesday night as most others do. Church B partakes of the Lord’s Supper on Tuesday instead of on Sunday as most others do. Both Church A and Church B are doing things not practiced by the majority of other churches of Christ. Yet, Church …
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By Pat Jones After 17 years of preaching, I have noticed that there are several things which can create a distraction at a worship service. In each case the reaction of the audience is the same. All eyes are focused on what is going on instead of the lesson. They are not hearing what is said. …
