Institutionalism is the name given to an error that is commonly practiced by many denominations as well as a majority of churches of Christ. It is the belief the universal…

Each local church is responsible for deciding on and funding their own work. The New Testament clearly reveals 9 things local churches are authorized to do. But, over the years,…

Each local church is responsible for deciding on and funding their own work. The New Testament clearly reveals 9 things local churches are authorized to do. But, over the years,…

In our previous study, we considered local church organization. We concluded that each local church must oversee and fund their own work. No one has the authority to oversee the…

In our previous study, we considered local church organization. We concluded that each local church must oversee and fund their own work. No one has the authority to oversee the…

In our previous study, we considered local church organization. We concluded that each local church must oversee and fund their own work. No one has the authority to oversee the…

Not long after the gospel had spread and many local churches had been established, some sought to change how a local church was organized, departing from the apostles’ teaching. The…

Not long after the gospel had spread and many local churches had been established, some sought to change how a local church was organized, departing from the apostles’ teaching. The…

Not long after the gospel had spread and many local churches had been established, some sought to change how a local church was organized, departing from the apostles’ teaching. The…

Two attitudes affect how we look at the silences of the Scriptures. First, we view God’s silence as permissive. If He did not clearly forbid from doing something, we are…