Category Archives: Authority

Are All Churches of Christ Alike?

Author : Lowell Blasingame reprinted by permission from “Taking a Stand with Christ,” October 2009   They certainly should be and that for several reasons. First, the sower’s seed was “the word of the kingdom,” (Matt. 13:19). The Lord’s kingdom … Continue reading

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How To Settle Doctrinal Issues In The Local Church

Author : Keith Sharp The Lord wants his people to be united in faith (Philippians 1:27). We should believe, teach, and practice the same essential requirements for salvation (1 Corinthians 1:10). Nonetheless, divisions over what God requires do arise in … Continue reading

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Question on Women Pastors

Question Dear Reverend Keith, Thanks for wonderfully expounding the scripture about tithe, I really appreciate it. I have a small doubt about woman ministers, though I fully respect their intelligence, integrity and sincere loyalty towards the call. Somehow apostle Paul … Continue reading

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Let No One Judge You By The Law

Author : Keith Sharp Text : Colossians 2:13-17 The beloved apostle Paul wrote from prison in Rome to the Christians in Colosse to warn them to be on their guard so that no one would take them as captives of … Continue reading

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Proposal for Unity

Author : Keith Sharp A young Christian who is a Facebook friend joined the discussion group, “Unity of the Churches of Christ.” Under the heading “Recent News” it stated: THE PLAN!!! 1) Get all the Churches of Christ to set … Continue reading

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The Lord Spoke To Me

Author : Keith Sharp “Well, the Lord spoke to me, and said…” Several times in recent years in friendly conversation friends have casually made this remark. Wow! If the Lord’s on the line, you’d better take that call! It reminds … Continue reading

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The Work of the Church

Author : Keith Sharp Introduction The apostle Paul was always thankful for the church in Thessalonica because of their “work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope” (1 Thessalonians 1:2-4). The Lord wants His people, collectively and individually, … Continue reading

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Questions About Confession and Extending the Invitation

Questions Which is the correct way to confess your faults one to another: openly or speak to the leadership and he says it for you? The latter I’ve seen done only in the majority “white” congregations. Why is it right … Continue reading

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Question on Dancing and Music

Questions Dear Brother, I am very happy write you today. I have been longing to do so for a long time now. However, I would love you to answer just one question which I find very difficult to deal with. … Continue reading

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Where Is Instrumental Music in Worship Forbidden?

Author : Jerry Fite used by permission from “the Preceptor,” May 1988 Nowhere in the Bible does God explicitly forbid the use of instrumental music in worship. Some find implicit condemnation in Amos 6:1-5, where the prophet writes, “they invent … Continue reading

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