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The Church Jesus Built

by Keith Sharp Introduction When people ask me what I am religiously, I usually reply, “I’m just a Christian; I’m not a member of any denomination.” Some think I mean I am not a member of any church. But I … Continue reading

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Questions from Nigeria about the Work of the Church

QuestionPlease I have the following questions: 1. Is it scriptural for the church to have a special fundraising schemes such as launching, investing in treasury bills, having what is called ‘second collection’ in order to raise funds for church building? … Continue reading

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Questions from a Brother in Nigeria

Questions I read with much interest your article “Autonomy of the local Church (2)” in Jan. Issue of Meditate on These Things. Thanks for your discussion on the topic which remains one of the major sound doctrines of New Testament Church (Church … Continue reading

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A Response to “THE BIBLE VERSUS THE CHURCH OF CHRIST” (2)

by William J. Stewart :.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.: Someone recently pointed me to an article claiming to expose the falsehood of the Church of Christ. We will be responding to the content of the article over a period of several months. The original article, by … Continue reading

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The Autonomy of the Local Church (2)

by Keith Sharp I possess a legal document entitled, “Amended Constitution of Church of Christ – Nigeria.” This document was adopted by many churches of Christ meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State (where I taught 111 preachers in classes on the authority of … Continue reading

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A Response to “THE BIBLE VERSUS THE CHURCH OF CHRIST” (1)

by William J. Stewart :.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.: Someone recently pointed me to an article claiming to expose the falsehood of the Church of Christ. We will be responding to the content of the article over a period of several months. The original article, by … Continue reading

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The Autonomy of the Local Church

by Keith Sharp There was a time all gospel preachers at least gave lip service to the principle of congregational autonomy. For example, Brother Lewis G. Hale, Bible professor at Oklahoma Christian College, wrote over 50 years ago: We are all in … Continue reading

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Question from Nigeria about Registering Churches

Question Is it good to register churches of Christ in Nigeria together? Answer The key to this question is the word “together.” If the government requires congregations to register, they should do so (Romans 13:1-2). Thankfully, neither the government of Nigeria … Continue reading

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The Samuel Complex

by William J. Stewart When he was an old man, the elders of Israel approached Samuel, who served as a prophet, priest and judge among his people, and said, “make us a king to judge us like all the nations” … Continue reading

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The Most Difficult Sermon

by William J. Stewart What do you think is the most difficult sermon to preach? A host of topics might be suggested, but I doubt what I have in mind is one of them. The book of Revelation can be intimidating, … Continue reading

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