Wordiness
“… They think that they will be heard for their many words.” – Matthew 6:7b
I am fully aware tha Jesus used the above words to teach his disciples how not to pray – not like the heathen (Gentiles) with…
Author: Martin Bragwell
Another Factor in Lack of Numerical Church Growth…
As we have noticed at other times, a new generation of Christians has come along and have heard of the great periods of numerical growth in congregations in times past, but are not seeing it happening now. They sincerely want…
The One Body of Christ and Many Churches of Christ.
The one body (church) of the New Testament (Ephesians 4:4; 1:22,23;) is not a brotherhood of churches, but a brotherhood of Christians. It has no earthly headquarters, earthly organization, earthly overseers, or earthly spokespersons. It is a spiritual kingdom within…
Does Israel Have a Divine Right to Its Land?
The present land of Israel was carved out for the Jews in 1948. Since then, Jews from around the world have migrated to that land. Several wars have been fought between Israel and its Arab neighbors over the years. The…
The Brotherhood
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. (1 Peter 2:17)
The word “brotherhood” here is translated from adelphotes. It appears only twice in the New Testament, both times in First Peter (2:17; 5:9). The King James…