Contentment
The subject of contentment is not a new one, but rather a very old concept that needs to be preached and demonstrated for our current generations. “A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.” (Psalm 37:16) Why is this important? Why is...
The Unknown God Part 1
The city of Ephesus thoroughly imbibed the spirit of Paganism. They were obsessed with idols and superstitious omens. They had mingled immorality and sexual perversion with their worship. They had embraced spiritualism and occult practices such as speaking to the dead...
Defending The Faith
Can you defend the faith? What do you believe? Do you think you should defend your beliefs? In Philippians 1:3-7 the apostle Paul was in prison for the sake of preaching the Gospel. He wrote, “…inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the...
Should a Christian Vote in a Political Election? Part 2
We continue our thoughts on the Christian voting in political elections, and today we want to consider another idea that frequently comes up in conversations on this topic. To many people, voting, and other political activities beyond obedience to the laws,...
Should a Christian Vote in a Political Election? Part 1
Some of our readers may remember that back during the election we posted some information about the Christian and the Civil Government and God’s relationship to the Civil Government. I am glad to inform you that much insightful and spirited conversation ensued from...
Of Good Report…
Today there is no doubt that Churches of Christ in America recognize a strong need for scriptural church government in “every city” and at the same time a great dearth of such government is present.
Back in 1990, Brother J. F. Dancer, Jr. made the observation that there was a severe shortage of scriptural elderships in American churches writing in the Guardian of Truth that many congregations have existed for up to fifty years (or more) who do not have scriptural Elders and Deacons, and seem to have no plan to get them any time soon.
Standing For Christ
When we read through the Bible we quickly begin to see those who successfully stood for God and His message to man, and those who didn’t. Who stood for God? We see that Noah stood for God in the face of the entire world’s disobedience. He and his family alone were...
Abortion and Total Hereditary Depravity
In a recent issue of the Old Paths Advocate Brother Brett Hickey wrote an excellent article on Original Sin. As he began to discuss the age of innocence an interesting thought came to my mind. Total hereditary depravity states that, “Adam became sinful, and hence all...
Glory or Embarrassment?
By Sean S McCallister Jesus spoke beautiful words to the disciples when He told them to, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matt. 5:16 It is not the opinion of this writer that He was...
The Operation of the Holy Spirit: Direct or Indirect
Over the years there have been a great many good, honest, and sincere brethren who have held to the doctrine of a personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit. As I look into the teachings of scripture, though I do not doubt their wisdom or intelligence, I cannot agree that...