THE AUTONOMY OF THE LOCAL CHURCH
The meaning of “autonomy” is independent or self-governing. The church we read about in the New Testament is made up of autonomous congregations. The word “church” means “the called out.”…
AUTHORITY IN RELIGION
When God found that the children of Israel were becoming disobedient to Him, He spoke to them through Moses and warned them that He would bring forth a man like…
WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE PRAYER?
God speaks to us through the Bible. We speak to Him through prayer. In prayer, we make our thoughts known to the mind of God. No matter how much good…
WILL JESUS REIGN ON EARTH FOR 1,000 YEARS?
Premillennialists believe that Christ will some day return to this earth, establish an earthly kingdom, and rule here a thousand years. According to this theory, this will take place before…
FIVE B’s OF BAPTISM
There is much confusion about baptism. Many do not believe a person must be baptized to be saved from his sins. Others say baptism is necessary for salvation. Some say…