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Is performance singing with praise teams, choirs, or solos acceptable in the worship of Christ’s assembly? What are the arguments for and against this modern movement?
There are those in the body of Christ who are clamoring that women must throw off the yoke of male domination and claim their rightful place in the Lord’s kingdom.
Does the Bible teach that there are different roles for men and women in the scheme of God’s plan for the church?
No, it wouldn't. Note the following factors: 1. The term "unknown" is not in the original text. The King James translators added it. It is unwarranted and unnecessary. 2. In 1 Corinthians 14, the nature of the "tongues" must match those defined earlier in the New Testament (i.e., human languages;...
A controversial question is whether women should be used as translators in the public worship assembly. Some, who would object to the modern practice of women leading public worship, have no problem in using a female translator. Others object to the practice. Carefully study this question with an...
What is a miracle? What is the purpose of miraculous signs? Are genuine miracles happening today? What about the “miracles” of the so-called modern faith-healers? Do these indicate a miraculous presence of the Spirit in modern times? Study this important topic.
All of us who profess to following Jesus Christ would like to think we are “spiritual” people. But are we? There can be a vast chasm between merely being a member of the church, and being genuinely spiritual.
It is a noble and worthy challenge to love with the love that Jesus has for all mankind.
Literally speaking, the "tongue" is an organ of taste and speech within the mouth. By metaphorical extension, it is used in literature for a human language. In the N.T., the gift of being able to "speak in tongues" was one of the manifestations of the Holy Spirit (Mk. 16:17; 1 Cor. 12:10). There ...
The literary unity of the Bible is evidence of Divine inspiration.
Does the Bible have the fingerprints of God within its pages?
Does clapping with singing aid our worship with inconsequential zest or is it an addition to what has been commanded in scripture?
As a potter fashions clay into a vessel, the book of Genesis affirms that mankind was “created” in the very image of God. He is not the product of an ancient slime pit.
Jesus declared that “worship” must be consistent with revealed “truth” (John 4:24), namely God’s word (John 17:17). This includes the musical engagement of the church.
Why do people say they have decided to quit the church?
The conversion of the persecutor, Saul of Tarsus, is one of the most significant events in the book of Acts. Tragically, the theme is frequently misunderstood. Study this case history with us.
A careful investigation of the biblical text provides a powerful antidote to the postmodern confusion which alleges that truth is subjective, elusive, and ephemeral.
It is commonly alleged that Jesus, in John 6:37, endorsed the idea of “predestination” as popularized by John Calvin in the 16th century. Did he? Study this question with us.
Does the Bible contradict itself? Skeptics frequently claim it does. But a careful consideration of the law of contradiction demonstrates otherwise.
Some denominational preachers claim, "There's not a drop of water in Romans 10:9-10. It's as dry as a desert wasteland." Not only does the statement betray a myopic view that contradicts many plain New Testament passages, but it also reveals ignorance of, or bias against, sound biblical interpret...