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Okay, it’s a cheap shot. The title is actually Nontract #7, but nonsense actually describes the material more appropriately. We will explain the reason for offering such an assessment, beginning with who wrote the nontract, which is the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc. Well, sure, anyone who wants information
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To be sure, the world is perverted, and we cannot help but notice what is happening around us and then offer a spiritual perspective on the matter. But not this week. Sadly, the church over which Christ is head also faces a multitude of problems as well—from personality clashes
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This is a question asked by every believer at some point in their spiritual walk. If you are raised in a Christian home, around the age of 8, you perhaps, as you are sitting in Sunday Bible school, first ask this question. If you are privileged enough to have a
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Of course, many of those who call themselves Christians believe in one of the versions of Calvinism or Arminianism, but these doctrines have been infiltrating the church for a few decades now, also. Brother Daniel Denham called attention to some in the o tedescribe "church" who were teaching
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The idea that babies are born depraved is not a very popular doctrine—even among those who attend Calvinistic churches. For those who may be unaware, Calvinism is the theology of Augustine (354–430) that Reformer John Calvin (1509–1564) reworked and popularized. The first tenet of Calvinism is that
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[Editor ote for clity below] [Editor s note: The following exchange took place between Brother Boyer and a Catholic enthusiast. The arguments belong to the Catholic; Brother Boyer simply responds to them. Some edits were made—GWS]. Does the Catholic Church contradict the Bible with its practice of celibacy for
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Argument 1: Paul was a bishop and not married. We know he was a bishop because the Apostolic office is described with the Greek word episkope (Acts 1:20). Was Paul a bishop? There is no doubt that Paul was an apostle. In fact he often introduced himself at the
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The New Testament teaches some very clear and important doctrines. Those include the way in which sins are forgiven, what constitutes correct worship, the way the church is to be organized, and various teachings concerning the way that Christians must conduct themselves. The New Testament is the only authority we
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DOES "THE CHURCH" EXIST? Recently, a member gave a relative the book, Why I Am A Member of the Church of Christ, written by Leroy Brownlow several decades ago, thinking that it would explain the church better than she could. She was rather overwhelmed by the response; so,
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ABORTION AND THE SCRIPTURES No matter what evil practice comes along, sooner or later someone will try to justify it with the Bible. In a way, that may seem like a compliment—that the Scriptures are so important that everyone seeks to get them on their side. But in reality,
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We have two bishops in our congregation. When I say bishop, certain things come to mind—cool robes, special vows, and fancy titles. Our bishops have nothing of that sort; in fact, superficially you would not even be able to tell them apart from anyone else. They dress like everyone
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TONY BREWER'S "COGITATIONS" PODCAST The podcast referenced in the title was made available via a link to it (which will be shared with anyone who desires to have it). It was delivered on May 8th. The speaker (unknown to this writer) said this might be the