Yet more bad news for those faithful to the New Testament teaching about worship: 21st Century Christian includes instrumental churches in their listing. Little by little Satan chips away at the foundation.
2011/12/08
by J. Randal
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Category Archives: brotherhood
2011/03/25
by J. Randal
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Harding University, twice
Two items of news about Harding University leads to reflections on the state of the brotherhood, in ways different from the main stream of thought. Continue reading
2011/03/07
by J. Randal
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Submitting to one another
Everett Ferguson, in his class study book, The New Testament Church: Submission is offered not because of some office held but because of the service performed. Spot on! Whatcha think?
2010/11/19
by J. Randal
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We exist to …
Just read over on NRO a phrase of Wm. Buckley, “We exist to make a point, not a profit.” I like that. Christians could borrow that and say, “We exist to to preach, not make a profit.” But I keep … Continue reading
2010/11/19
by J. Randal
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Help a brother and be blessed
A situation has arisen, email me for details.
2010/05/04
by J. Randal
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One down, four to go
A short while ago I emailed the manuscript of my speech for the Maywood Missionary Retreat, to be included in the book. I imagine that it will be available online in electronic format as well, perhaps next week. We’ll pass … Continue reading
2010/03/09
by J. Randal
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Jim Bill McInteer – updated
News of passing and tributes to Jim Bill McInteer, one of the brotherhood’s great men in the 20th century. Dale Jenkins shares a personal perspective: One of my heroes died today. Brother Jim Bill McInteer was a prince of a … Continue reading
2009/12/07
by J. Randal
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Churches to change mission
Church historian Everett Ferguson has observed that practices often precede theology. People change their religious practices, then come up with a theological justification for it. He says that infant baptism is an example of that.
2009/11/30
by J. Randal
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Women’s retreat fosters hope
Vicki and Leila came back from the women’s retreat Nov. 27-28 with a good report. Although attendance was down to fewer than half the normal number, the theme of hope and the speakers were excellent, they said. The total did … Continue reading
2009/08/14
by J. Randal
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History repeats itself
Does this not sound like our times? Indeed, history has a way of repeating itself. This quote sits before me in a book published in 1949, but the date of writing is 1863. I put it in quote marks rather … Continue reading