“We Do Many Things That We Don’t Have Authority For”

By Edward O. Bragwell, Jr. Sometimes brethren will suggest that the church engage itself in some questionable activity or claim that there would be nothing wrong with the church taking certain actions. Conscientious brethren, as well they should, immediately ask for authority for such actions. All too many times when asked for such authority the response …

Principles Are Not Proved By Sentiment

By James R. Cope One of the most difficult tasks any Christian faces as he seeks to teach the ignorant or unconverted is that of overcoming their personal emotions and sentiments as these factors loom heavily before the minds of those the Christian endeavors to teach and reach with the simple word of God. Almost inevitably …

Religious Journals – Guardians or Disturbers of the Faith

By Bill J. Humble Ever since the earliest days of the restoration movement journals have exerted a great influence in molding brotherhood thought. Entering thousands of homes over widespread areas, these papers have served to acquaint brethren with the progress of the church elsewhere, draw brethren together, and crystallize thinking on brotherhood problems. The influence of …