Category: Church of Christ

I would differ greatly with these people on the main issue of salvation, i.e. is water baptism necessary and essential before a person is saved. I have debated these people before, and some in their group would also debate this issue as no, it is not essential, but it is commanded. I can live with that. But if they insist that water baptism is an essential part of salvation, then I would disagree. Be very careful when reading their writings on baptism then. They also would reject instruments in worship services.

Copeland, M. – Acts Conversions

This is an set of sermons examining different conversions in the book of Acts. Copeland is Church of Christ, so immersion is included in his view of the necessary elements for one to be saved. Be wary.

Gospels Compared The (TGC)

Gospels Compared, The (TGC)

Charles Box Commentaries (Church Christ)

Charles Box, Church of Christ pastor from Alabama provides context and commentary on selected passages from 26 books of the Bible

Bell 52 Classes in Romans

Bell 52 Classes in Romans is a General Book theWord module which has 52 classes (one for each week of the year) on Paul’s Epistles to the Romans.

McGarvey – Four Fold Gospel and Acts (FFG)

Also known as a “Harmony of the Four Gospels”, this work by J. W. McGarvey and Philip Y. Pendleton is a complete chronology of the life of Christ, divided into titled sections and sub-divisions, with comments injected in the text.

pc06 Suicide or something worse? We look at the causes of depression leading into suicide, and help from God and the Bible.
Excerpts: In Mark 5.2-5 there is a demon possessed person who day and night “cut himself with rocks.” In Matthew 17:15 we also see another demon working which seeks to force the person to commit suicide. The desire to harm yourself is a force of darkness, not from God. But the solution then is only found in God, in His love for you, and in His salvation. We should cast our cares upon Him, “for he careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7). By building a strong relationship with God we can get out of our problems. God will also give us strength and endurance through our problems. The only place of true happiness and joy is when one is in the will of God.
Topics: What causes a person to think about suicide? | What is depression? | Who is the King and Owner of your Life? | What is suicide? | How do I avoid ideas of suicide?
pc06 Suicide or something worse?.

Missionary on Furlough Spiritual Needs is an article by David Cox (veteran missionary) to help pastors and missionaries understand missionary needs.
Excerpt: When a pastor "takes in a missionary on deputation or furlough", he ministers to that missionary.... Pastors also need this encouragement as much as missionaries need it. When they get together to fellowship, they are able to encourage one another. But every pastor ministering to a returning missionary should encourage them along these lines of faithfulness and reward in eternity.
Topics: Introduction | Unfit Missionaries that should not be missionaries at all | Stop the Merry-go-round, I want to get off | Some Tips for Pastors Encouraging Missionaries | 1. Do not undermine their way of leading or doing the ministry | 2. The two essential elements are talk and prayer. | 3. Get more than just the pastor involved in praying for the missionary. | Remind your missionary by asking for an update if it has been a while. | Effectively disseminate prayer requests.
Read the Article: Missionary on Furlough Spiritual Needs.