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.

Dunagan Bible Commentaries

Dunagan Bible Commentaries is a Church of Christ commentary of 2700 pages of mostly the New Testament.

Gann, Windell – Commentary on selected Text.cmt.twm

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

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.

My Tracts on Church Attendance The first and foremost reason to go to church is because God commands us to do so (Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.).
Coming in behind that direct command of God, we go to church in order to worship God Himself. How? Simple. We hear the Word of God actually read and carefully explained, and then we assimilate those principles y exhortations into our personal lives, and that is worship. Without those elements, there is no worship, and there is no success at "going to church." It is fruitless spiritually, and without spiritual benefit to your life, you will get discouraged and stop going, stop being committed to it, and it will ruin your life because you are a hypocrite.

Tracts on Church Attendance
ch22 Pastorless Flocks
ch17 Why do I Attend Church?
ch15 Congregating because we Love
ch14 Finding a good church
ch09 Our One another Relationship
ch43 Time to leave your church?
Also see my article on Getting People to Faithfully Integrate into the Church.

Westerners understanding Islam A realistic examination of the concepts within Islam and how they are unilaterally opposite of Christianity and western Democratic Republic government.
Topics: Stephen Young's article in American Thinker | To Meditate and Summarize | Where does tolerance come it? | Jizya | How to Deal with Muslims | The Muslim Community | Being Harsh with Muslims is the only Language they understand | In Summary.
Excerpt: Muslims are different from everybody else in that morally, their religion gives them permission to 1) kill non-Muslims, and 2) to enslave non-Muslims... Islam commands Muslims to convert people of other religions or kill them, the easiest thing just kill them.
DCox.us Westerners understanding Islam.

Helping Returning Missionaries are my thoughts and suggestions for missionaries returning on furlough to the States, also those on deputation. Topics: How are we helping returning missionaries? | Let me put forth my mindset. | Coming Home and Culture Shock | The Problems of Cyber Space and Missionaries | Stick to Standard Forms of Communication | You can Help Returning Missionaries by understanding their lifestyle | More Lifestyle Differences | Helping Missionaries with Dental, Eyecare, Medical Care | Churches can help Returning missionaries - Housing | Small stuff | Get expert Advice | My Best Experiences with Visiting a Church as a Missionary Speaker.
Read the Article: Helping Returning Missionaries.