Category Archives: Church

The Witness of the Two Spirits

Author : Keith Sharp Recently I have spoken with four different people who appealed to a subjective experience and feeling as proof they were saved. Each believed the Holy Spirit had spoken to him, and each gave his feeling of peace … Continue reading

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The Local Church

Author : Keith Sharp Introduction In an almost comical attempt to justify the existence of various denominations begun by men, occasionally a misguided soul appeals to the fact John addresses Himself in Revelation “to the seven churches which are in … Continue reading

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The Universal Church

Author : Keith Sharp Those who espouse a “new hermeneutic” deny there is a New Testament pattern to which the church is to conform. Rubel Shelly and Randall Harris, professors at David Lipscomb University wrote: For the individual believer, Christ’s … 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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What Should Christians Do When Coming Together For Worship?

Author : Tom Rainwater Question Thank you for your website and the studies therein. I share your belief concerning n0n-denominationalism. But I find no suggestions (so far in my visit to your site) about where to meet or how to … Continue reading

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The Individual Christian and the Local Church

Author : Keith Sharp For half a century churches of Christ in the U.S. have been divided over congregational benevolence and the sponsoring church organization for evangelism. Over the years, the list of divisive issues has grown to include church-sponsored … Continue reading

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Did the Church begin on the First Pentecost after Jesus’ Resurrection?

Author : Tom Rainwater QUESTION: If the church began on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2), then Jesus could not be its Founder. He could not have set it up Himself since He was not on the earth then but … Continue reading

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What about the history of violence done in the name of Jesus?

Author : Tom Rainwater QUESTION: If Jesus taught peace, how do you account for all of the violence, war and atrocities committed in the name of Jesus throughout history and today? And why are you criticizing the Moslems when Christianity … Continue reading

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The Unity Of The Spirit

Author : Keith Sharp It amazed me, when I was a boy, to hear that there were 250 denominations in America. Now some studies place the number of separate religious fellowships in the U.S. as high as 3000! Through the … Continue reading

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Nondenominational Christianity

Author : Keith Sharp When people ask me what I am religiously, I usually reply, “I’m just a Christian, not a part of any denomination.” I believe the religion of the New Testament can correctly be called “nondenominational Christianity.” What … Continue reading

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