Category Archives: Authority

The Nature of Authority

Posted on November 10, 2003 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp IntroductionTwo extremes in practice are found among brethren. The great majority of those who call themselves members of the church of Christ engage in activities unauthorized by Christ. A small minority refuse to engage in practices … Continue reading →

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Legalism

Posted on December 11, 2002 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp A few years ago a friend of mine who happened to be a college teacher and preacher for the Assemblies of God described me as “legalistic.” After that another preacher, a member of the church of … Continue reading →

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Hold Fast The Pattern

Posted on July 11, 2002 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp IntroductionSeveral years ago I arranged to have a study with a preacher in another church of Christ in the town where I lived about differences we had on the subject of institutionalism. He admitted he had … Continue reading →

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Can We Understand the Bible Alike?

Posted on March 10, 2002 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp How often have you heard someone cut off a religious discussion by observing, “Well, you see it your way, and I see it mine”? This leads us to an important question: Can we all understand the … Continue reading →

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Do We Need Scriptural Authority?

Posted on January 10, 2002 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp One day during the last week of the Lord’s earthly ministry, as He was teaching in the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders, who were in authority over the temple, demanded to know by what … Continue reading →

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