Ray Reynolds3 days ago3 minWhat is the Mission of the Church?It was Paul Harvey who commented that Jesus did not come into the world to get people out of the slums, but he came to get the slums out...
Ray Reynolds6 days ago2 minThe Mission of the New Testament ChurchAnd Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of...
Ray ReynoldsJul 142 minBe At PeacePaul said, "And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to...
Ray ReynoldsJul 72 minThe Lord's AnointedOn one occasion David had the opportunity to take the life of Saul, king of Israel. Saul had on numerous occasions attempted to take the...
Ray ReynoldsJun 302 minDon't Reject God's LeadersWhen we reject the leadership God has provided, we reject the leadership and authority of God! In the Old Testament, as is recorded in...
Ray ReynoldsJun 232 minEsteem Your EldersWhen Paul wrote in the Thessalonian epistle that we should “esteem” elders, he meant that we should respect them (1 Thessalonians...
Ray ReynoldsJun 162 minThose Who Labor Among YouAccording to the New Testament, the elders do not serve as a board of directors, but theirs is a work to perform. In citing the...
Ray ReynoldsJun 92 minThe Work of EldersPaul suggests that we take knowledge of, recognize and appreciate our elders. But what is there we should “know” about them? First, we...
Getting To Know Your BibleMay 243 minTHE NEED FOR BIBLICALCHURCH LEADERSHIP TODAYThe biblical concept for elders is that they are God-appointed leaders who are charged to oversee the flock and must answer to God for...
Getting To Know Your BibleMay 173 minTHE NEED FOR DYNAMIC CHURCH LEADERSHIP TODAYThere is a great need for dynamic leadership in the twenty-first century. A growing world compels it. It is estimated that the world’s...
Getting To Know Your BibleMay 102 minTHE RESTORED CHURCH IS FAITHFUL IN WORSHIPIn making the plea to restore the New Testament order of things, emphasis is placed upon the weekly worship service. Even a casual...
Getting To Know Your BibleMay 32 minTHE RESTORED CHURCH IS BENEVOLENT MINDEDIn seeing to restore the New Testament church, one is made keenly aware of the attitude of charity that existed among early disciples of...
Getting To Know Your BibleApr 263 minTHE RESTORED CHURCH IS STUDIOUSIf we are to speak where the Bible speaks then we must study the Bible. How can we “give an answer to every man” for our faith without...
Getting To Know Your BibleApr 193 minTHE RESTORATION PLEA AND HOW IT SHOULD AFFECT USThe distinctive feature of the church of Christ is its endeavor to restore New Testament Christianity. Its plea is to restore the church...
Getting To Know Your BibleApr 163 minEARLY BEGINNINGS OF THE RESTORATION MOVEMENT (Part 2)In our last blog we considered some areas where the attempt to restore the New Testament church was already making strides. The roots of...
Getting To Know Your BibleApr 103 minEARLY BEGINNINGS OF THE RESTORATION MOVEMENT (Part 1)While for the most part of our study of the Restoration movement will be confined to activity in America, it should be noted that there...
Getting To Know Your BibleMar 293 minTHE NEED FOR RESTORATIONThe departure from the faith predicted by Christ and the apostles was characterized by six major departures. (1) A change in church...
Getting To Know Your BibleMar 222 minTHE RESTORATION OF NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIANITYWhen Moses was given the details for the construction of the tabernacle, he was told to build it according to the pattern that had been...
Getting To Know Your BibleMar 162 minTWO KINDS OF AUTHORITYIn Matthew 21:23 Jesus was asked, “By what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this authority?” Jesus then said He would...
Getting To Know Your BibleMar 83 minGOD’S “DUE ORDER” MUST BE RESPECTEDIn a previous blog we noted that we need to respect God's due order. Why? 1) It was because he did not respect the “due order” that...