Category Archives: Church

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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Your Supper or the Lord’s Supper

Author : Keith Sharp The June 7th issue of the “Erie Times-News” had an article entitled “Come together with food for soul” (7C) about the virtually universal practice of having church dinners. The writer asserted: Using food and fellowship harks … 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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Letter to the Church in Ephesus

Author : Keith Sharp Revelation 2:1-7 General Introduction The aged apostle John, the disciple whom Jesus especially loved (John 13:23; 19:26; 20:2; 21:7,20-24), had been exiled by Rome to the rocky, island prison of Patmos, off the Southwest coast of … Continue reading

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Four Views of the Church

Author : Keith Sharp There are four common ways of thinking of the church of the Lord, and each has a profound effect on the practices of those who hold the view. Catholic Our Catholic friends use the word “Church” … Continue reading

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Acts 15 and Congregational Autonomy

Author : Keith Sharp Let’s examine Acts chapter 15 and it’s bearing on the autonomy (independence, self-government) of each local church. (Why not read Acts 15 now?) Paul and Barnabas had been sent out by the church at Antioch on … Continue reading

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More On Church Committees

Reply to Ronny Milliner’s Article on Church Committees Howard Justice Hello brother Sharp, Howard Justice here: I just read the article by brother Ronnie Milliner on “Does Acts 6 Authorize Church Committees?” While I share brother Milliner’s concern regarding the … Continue reading

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Does The Church Need A Dress Code?

Author : Dan Richardson used by permission from “Search” (May/June 2007) The church of our Lord constitutes the people of God. In order for God’s people to worship and work together collectively, God has authorized the local congregation – like … Continue reading

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When Did The Church Begin? (Part 2)

An exchange with a Baptist. Baptist Reply Luke 16:16 The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, … Continue reading

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When Did The Church Begin? (Part 1)

An exchange with a Baptist. Message from a Baptist Some Scriptural reasons why the Church was not established on the day of Pentecost, but rather, was established during the lifetime of Jesus. It had a rule of discipline before Pentecost. … Continue reading

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