In 2 Corinthians 1, Paul defended himself against the charge of duplicity. The charge came from the false apostles in Corinth who were deceiving the church. Not only was Paul’s character attacked, but the gospel was being compromised. God does not contradict Himself, yet the Corinthians were accepting a contradictory message. In Him is yes, …
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Continue reading Facebook Video: Identifying the One Church – Establishment (Part 1)“And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch” (Acts 11:26). “Christian” is a divinely designated title. It is not a term to be used flippantly. Many claim to be Christians, but they do not meet the described conditions of scripture. Some are ashamed of the name, but don’t realize the blessing and privilege of …
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In 2 Corinthians 1:12-24, the apostle Paul defended himself against the accusation of duplicity. Along with the defense of his own character came the necessity of defending the gospel he proclaimed – “For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me, Silvanus, and Timothy—was not Yes and No, but …
Continue reading Sermon: In Him Was YesPart 5 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). The church in the New Testament was given authority to worship in specific ways. What is included in the worship of the Lord’s church? Ppt: Identifying the One Church (5) – Worship Outline: Identifying the One …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (5) – WorshipPart 2 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). What authority did the church we read about in Scripture appeal to, and submit to? How does that compare to the denominations with their creed books? Ppt: Identifying the One Church (2) – Authority Outline: Identifying …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (2) – AuthorityPart 1 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). This lesson focuses on the establishment of the church in prophecy and fulfillment. Ppt: Identifying the One Church (1) – Establishment Outline: Identifying the One Church (1) – Establishment To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (1) – EstablishmentThe following lessons were presented by brother Stan Cox of Ft. Worth Texas. The downloadable audio links can be found in the 2016 Sermon Archives.
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“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it has been declared to me concerning you, my …
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