Category Archives: Subject Index

Subject Index

Christian Privileges and Obligations

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Marc Smith

Being children of God and Joint-Heirs with Christ carries certain privileges. However, there are certain obligations as well. Let us consider them both.

Posted in Blessings, Obligations, Subject Index

How to Cure Spiritual Weakness

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Marc Smith

There is an old hymn entitled, “When My Love For Christ Grows Weak.” I think of this great old song every time this subject comes up. And if we are honest with ourselves it will come up for the simple … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhortation, Spiritual Weakness, Subject Index, Unfaithfulness

This Thing Was Not Done In A Corner!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

No matter how many amusing stories or jokes I may tell in the pulpit to tickle the ears of my listeners, God takes me seriously every time! I am not really accountable to the ear-tickled listeners even if they think I am a true scholar and a gentleman. I am accountable to Him alone for what I preach. So that the Bride of Christ, the church, can remain pure, this must be. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, False Teachers, False Teaching, Fellowship, Preaching, Subject Index

Capernaum

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

As long as days come and go, breezes will refresh the ancient places along the shores of fertile Galilee and the ruins of old Capernaum, the city Jesus knew so well. Matthew 4:13, And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Capernaum, Subject Index

Give Me The Truth

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Bill Crews

I would rather have thousands say to me on judgment day, We heard you preach and you hurt our feelings, than to have even one lost soul say, I heard you preach but, you did not tell me the WHOLE TRUTH. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Subject Index, Truth

The “Restoration Movement” of John Wycliffe & William Tyndale

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

In the 1380s, a Catholic clergyman and very popular professor at Oxford University in England by the name of John Wycliffe (Wyclif), for the first time translated the Catholic Bible from the Latin into English. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Restoration History, Subject Index

Who Were the Puritans?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

The first “Pilgrims” who came to this country had a large contingent of members of the Lord’s church among them, but the secular history books have mostly ignored the differences among the various people that became only known as Puritans. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Puritans, Restoration History, Subject Index

The Early Days of the Lord’s Church in Texas

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

Having been assured by some of my own relatives that our family has been members of the church of Christ in Texas for 8 generations, I undertake to tell a brief history of how this came about. Many other Christians can tell similar accounts. I will attempt to rustle up some sources and will relate some history regarding this; which is almost 200 years old. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Church, Restoration History, Subject Index

Are Those Who Sleep On Watch Traitors To The Cause Of Christ?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

Are there traitors to the Lord’s church and to the doctrine of Jesus Christ in our time? There is no doubt in my mind and in the minds of many faithful brethren today that there are, indeed, traitors; those who are on watch but will not stand up and warn those they have the responsibility to warn. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Compromise, Courage, Subject Index, Unfaithfulness

Could A Lack of Moral Purity Have Caused the Downfall of Demas?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

It may be hard for us to understand how Demas could have done what he did in leaving the side of the apostle Paul and abandoning his relationship with Christ in so doing but can we not realize that he was no worse off than Christians today who flirt with worldliness? Continue reading →

Posted in Adultery, Articles, Fornication, Immorality, Purity, Sin, Subject Index

Primum Non Nocere

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

The duty of the elders of the church and any other Christians engaged in the performance of church discipline is that the first consideration should always be “primum non nocere” – “first do no harm.” Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Compassion, Discipline, Kindness, Subject Index

You Will Not Steal

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

I thank my Lord that my Father in heaven has taught me this lesson and the blessing of my earthly father as well, guided by the Word, has taught me this: You will not steal. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Sin, Stealing, Subject Index

Neo-Institutionalism

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Truman Smith

Brethren, there are many “churches of Christ” that have gone into apostasy in recent years! Let us remind you that human institutionalism is responsible for much of this! When will our brethren learn? It is time that we all realize that there is no orphanage, school, hospital or any other human institution that is more important than the church for which our Lord gave His life (Acts 20:28). Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Institutionalism, Subject Index

You’re Too Judgmental!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

Brethren, the lost of this world need all Christians and particularly gospel preachers and elders to have spiritual backbones. If you love the souls of men and women in the world around you and do not want them eternally lost you must tell the truth of God’s word. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Fellowship, Judging, Subject Index

Preaching the Gospel with the Jerusalem Ring

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Marc Smith

Our preaching must be clear, easily understood, and authoritative. So, out go the references to the latest research in psychology and any trendy information as proof or authority of what we teach. And out goes any references to Max Lucado and any others of his scattering breed, and out goes the self-inflated, self-promoting preachers from among us. It is time for the certain sound. And that certain sound must be the Jerusalem ring! Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Gospel, Preaching, Subject Index