Phillip Owens Names are important. A name is “a word or phase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing” (Webster). Names differentiate. God has used names that distinctly designated some people from others, and some things from other things.
Joe R. Price Anyone who has worked on a hot summer’s day knows the value of an oak tree. The refreshment of its cool, shady respite invites all who have labored in the heat of the day. An escape from smothering heat, its towering branches provide calm relief from the sun’s intensity. Slumber comes easily…
Donnie V. Rader In Acts 2 we find the beginning of the fulfillment of the great commission to carry the gospel to world beginning at Jerusalem (Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:47). This chapter tells the story of the first converts under this commission. Peter later refers to this as "the beginning" (Acts 11:15).
Introduction “New Testament? Old Testament? What is the difference, and why does it matter?” Understanding the difference between the Old and New Testaments is one of the most important foundations that must be laid to properly understand God’s Word. Failing to realize the Bible’s teaching on this matter can lead to countless erroneous conclusions, possibly…
Jesse Flowers One of the latest society fads that is growing in both public pressure and popularity is “saving the environment.” The “global warming” message of doom and gloom has been gathering much momentum in recent months. Hollywood has gone “green.” Washington (politicians) has gone “green.” Many companies have also gone “green.” And the very…
About This Study The purpose of this study is to introduce students to a few very basic principles of Bible study using the convenience of the Internet. You will need to provide us with your e-mail address if you would like us to grade and return your answers. Your e-mail address will not be shared…
Heath Rogers We know that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that it is relevant to our lives today. Now we will consider the all-sufficiency of the Bible. “Sufficient” means “as much as is needed or required, enough.” Is the Bible enough, or do we need something in addition to it to…
INTRODUCTION TO THE CHURCH OF CHRIST by Tom Roberts (Historical Lineage) Some denominations claim the ability to trace their historical lineage (an unbroken link of churches throughout history) directly to John the Baptist. Of course, this is impossible to do and is a false claim. The Lord’s church was not in existence while John was…
David Maravilla “Our God, He Is Alive” is a familiar hymn to people in churches of Christ. It was written in 1966 by Aaron Wesley Dicus (1888-1978), a man whose life was filled with noteworthy achievements. While biographical information about Dicus is available from many sources, information about his most popular hymn is not as…
by Heath Rogers Have you ever wondered where the Moon came from? Those of us who believe in the Bible know the answer to this question. God created the moon on the fourth day (Gen. 1:14-19). However, atheists must come up with other explanations that do not include God. In an article titled Earth’s Moon…