Why are there So Many Churches?
Why are there so many churches? This question seems innocent enough. After all, when I look out my window, I can see the roof of... Read more
Category: Christian Living
The Lord Only Built One Church
I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not... Read more
Leaving Our Offerings Before the Altar
Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before... Read more
Campbell’s 13 Propositions for Unity
Let none imagine that the subjoined propositions are at all intended as an overture toward a new creed or standard for the Church, or as... Read more
Stone on the Essentials of Christian Union
Barton W. Stone wrote an article entitled “Objections to Christian Union Calmly Considered” in the second issue of The Christian Messenger (December 25, 1826). In... Read more
How My Mind Was Blown in Memphis
How many, reputed orthodox, have not the mark of God’s people! and how many, reputed heterodox, have it so evident, that all may see it!... Read more
Two Rules of Theology
I learn it is one thing to think the truth, another to live it. James Wm. McClendon, Jr. (Ethics, p. 43) In McClendon’s systematic theology,... Read more
Non-Miraculous Indwelling?
In the Church of Christ, there is a debate between two major camps concerning the Holy Spirit: the “word only” view and the literal indwelling... Read more
The Purpose of Holy Spirit Baptism
Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel; behold, they say, ‘Our bones are dried up and... Read more
Holy Spirit Baptism: Who is it For?
Continuing my series on the Holy Spirit, we now turn our attention to baptism, specifically Holy Spirit baptism. Gathering them together, He commanded them not... Read more