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Is it appropriate to sing some of the songs from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament? An interested reader wants to know.
The Bible is the most important book one could ever read. And it is possible to understand it, when the great plan of the Bible is taken into consideration. Wayne Jackson walks through the 66 books of the Bible and highlights the message and purpose of each inspired text.
A failure to understand the real distinction between the Old and New Covenants underlies a host of religious errors.
The Old Testament is worthy of our time and study. Although it held a distinct place in redemptive history, which it no longer holds, it still has timeless truths to be learned and applied.
Some allege that the Gospel Accounts—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—reflect Old Testament legislation, and therefore these books do not constitute an authoritative body of instruction for Christians. This article addresses the fallacy of this kind of reasoning.
Many folks within the domain of “Christendom” applaud the system of “denominationalism.” But does the “denominational” principle have the approval of Scripture?
In the past we have published several articles dealing with the innovation of using mechanical instruments of music in Christian worship. These essays have generated a flood of critical responses. We have categorized these defensive arguments, and in this article we offer our rebuttal.
The Lord expects his disciples to demonstrate a loving disposition, while, at the same time, defending the truth vigorously. All of us to some extent, have made errors in both of these areas. And sometimes, we do more harm than good when attempting to defend truth with incorrect reasoning. This i...
A sincere Christian wants to know: “Why don’t churches of Christ use instruments of music in their worship?” The issue comes down to the matter of authority. Take a look at this theme with us in this week’s Question and Answer.
Did Jesus say that the law of Moses including Sabbath observance would last until the end of the world?
Are we baptized in the Spirit or in water?
The study of the concept of priesthood contains many valuable facets. It also is fraught with religious error. This article discusses both of these aspects.
Many religionists still hold that there are unclean meats that should not be eaten. What does the New Testament teach?
We must be very careful about trying to use Old Testament passages as proof-texts for what we may or may not practice in the Christian age. It is a fundamental aspect of Bible doctrine that the Mosaic system was abrogated by the death of Christ (Ephesians 2:14ff; Colossians 2:14ff). The law of Mo...
The Mormon doctrine concerning the church is a maze of confusion and contradiction.
Zechariah 14 has no reference whatever to a millennial reign of Christ upon the earth.
Will the turn of the century mark the beginning of Christ’s reign on Earth?
A popular-level commentary of the two prophetic books penned by Jeremiah
What role does the nation of Israel play—past and present—in the plan of God? Does their illustrious past have any relevance today or in the future?
A consideration of several biblical metaphors used of the law of Moses.