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Mar 12
NO MAN COMETH UNTO THE FATHER
In reply to a question put forth by Thomas, Jesus answered: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me”(John 14:6). In this answer, Jesus has given three areas which he personifies: 1) “I am the way,” 2) “I am the truth,” and 3) “I am …
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Mar 05
SALVATION
Salvation is one of the sweetest words in the English language. It is enriched even more when we identify from what one is saved. Merriam-Webster gives this meaning: “preservation from destruction or failure; deliverance from danger or difficulty.” Of course, the meaning becomes even greater, as the degree of the danger is increased. If one …
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Feb 27
“I Am the Way”
The spirits of untold millions upon millions have been uplifted by the words of Jesus to his troubled disciples after he told them of him death. He said: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I …
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Feb 20
TAUGHT WRONG, BAPTIZED BIBLICALLY? (4)
The question of being taught wrong and baptized biblically is one that answers itself! That is, if one will just stop and think for a moment. How could a person be baptized biblically, that is, according to the teaching of Christ, when taught something other than the teaching of Christ? Biblical baptism is in the …
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Feb 13
TAUGHT WRONG, BAPTIZED BIBLICALLY? (3)
Is there a case of “re-baptizing” in the New Testament? In other words, is there a case where a person was taught wrong, baptized, then, taught right and baptized a second time? There are some who might even laugh at such questions, yet, the very idea of baptizing a person a second time is scorned …
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Feb 06
TAUGHT WRONG, BAPTIZED BIBLICALLY? (2)
First, on the mind of a student of the New Testament and the subject of baptism should be that of John, the first person found to be baptizing. The subject in this series of articles is that “taught wrong, baptize biblically.” John and some who came to him to be baptized will serve us well …
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Jan 30
TAUGHT WRONG, BAPTIZED BIBLICALLY? (1)
In the early years as men were “searching for the ancient order of things” questions came up, articles were written, sermons were preached, and debates were conducted, and even division resulted over a number of subjects. One subject was that of baptism! As truth was learned on one subject, it was put into practice, but …
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Jan 23
BAPTISM (2)
The question has been and still is being raised, even among members of the churches of Christ, is baptism necessary to salvation? Yet, through the years preachers in the churches of Christ have debated this subject hundreds of times; while affirming that baptism is necessary unto remission of sins. It may also be said, that …
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Jan 16
BAPTISM (1)
There is a practice among us to quote the early preachers (1800 – 1900), those who were “searching for the ancient order of things,” and to use them as authority. As one who teaches, “The history of the churches of Christ in America” (Having changed the term by which his period is identified because of …
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Jan 09
TODAY WE WORSHIP GOD
Luke wrote of the church in Troas: “And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight” (Acts 20:7). The events of the day were both normal and unusual, as in regard to …
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