Author: Jones, Kurt
Review of “Anti-ism — From God or Man?” (1)
In 2006 the small group wearing the moniker “Spring Church of Christ” in Spring, Texas hosted their annual “Contending For the Faith Lectureship.” In that year the topic under consideration was “Anti-ism—From God Or Man?” In conjunction with the lectureship series, a lecture book was printed to help further the spread of their intended message. What will follow is a series of articles reviewing portions of that lecture book.
In Reference to Modest Dress, Are We Binding The Old Testament?
All Christians should consider the nature of biblical teaching. While it is true that we are not subject to the Old Testament as law to govern our lives today, there is much that we can learn from its pages. It indeed was “written for our learning” (Romans 15:4). When we look to the Old Testament to help us to better understand God’s definitions and the requirements he has given us in this covenant, we are not “binding the Old Law” but rather we are “rightly dividing the word of truth” ( 2 Timothy 2:15).
The Great Danger of Worldliness
Worldliness poses a great threat to the child of God. There as been an alarming trend in recent years as many in the Lord’s church have shown greater acceptance of worldliness and sin. Many seek to justify their sin with argument, yet they are only arguing against God’s divine word. There are no “loop-holes” in the book of God! The Pharisees sought a “loop-hole” and were condemned for it
The Purpose, Regulation, and Duration of Miraculous Manifestations of the Holy Spirit.
The purpose of this study will be to consider that view in the light of divine scripture; the “sword of the [Holy] Spirit” (Ephesians 6:17). In addition, this study does not in any way deny the Holy Spirit’s divinity nor His power. He is God (1 Corinthians 2:10-11). He does have the power to work miracles (Acts 2). Thus this study is designed to consider His method of operation as it is laid out in the Bible, and as it pertains to followers of Christ.
"God Knows My Heart"
For man to think that he may be found right in the site of God, while yet in sin, is none but folly. Jesus himself said “unless you repent you shall all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3). Christ would also state “if you love Me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). While it is true that God does know our hearts, this fact does not show that we are saved. If we desire to be saved, we should depart from sin, and follow the commandments of the Lord. If we do this, God will know our hearts, and He will know that they are acceptable in His sight.
