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A
Abortion
    This and That by Don McCord - 1//1/86
    I Begged You For My Life, But You Couldn't Hear Me by Tony Denton - 4/1/87
    Is It A Life Or Not A Life?  by Barney Owens - 5/1/97
    "Consistency, Thou Art a Jewel"  by Don L. King - 9/1/98

Adultery
    Be Not Deceived by Don L. King - 8/1/91

Adversity
    Some Surprises In The Way God Deals With Me  by Billy Orten - 9/1/97

Alcohol & Drugs
    Editorial by Don King - 12/1/87
    I Will Not Be Mastered By Anything!  1 Corinthians 6:12  by Ryan Connor - 8/1/97

Angels
    Guardian Angels by Alan Bonifay - 10/1/97
    Angels Defined and Misconceptions About Them  by Alan Bonifay - 11/1/97
    The Origin Of Angels by Alan Bonifay - 12/1/97
    The Nature of Angels by Alan Bonifay - 1/1/98
    The Mission and Activities, and the Destiny of Angels by Alan Bonifay - 2/1/98 

B
Baptism
    "Baptism Doth Also Now Save Us"  by Billy Dickinson  -  1/1/87
     "The Faith" by H. C. Harper - 2/1/87
      Is Baptism Essential for Salvation? by Gerald Barrett  -  11/1/87
     Querist Column -  If baptism is not a replacement of circumcision, then how is Col. 2:11-12 to be
      explained?  by Ronny Wade - 11/1/87
      That Form Of Doctrine by Richard DeGough - 1/1/91
      The New Birth by Joe Hisle - 3/1/91
     Querist Column - If one is baptized insincerely, does he become a child of God? by Ronny F. Wade 
     -  6/1/91
     Querist Column - Can we baptize in the name of Jesus only, or does Mt. 28:19 give the full formula for
      baptism? by Ronny F. Wade - 8/1/91       
      Household Baptisms (Selected from The Book of Gems)  by Benjamin Franklin - 6/1/97   
      Baptism:  Is It Necessary For Salvation?  by Randall M. Tidmore - 2/1/98

Bible - 
    Authenticity of
    What Does The Bible Mean By Inspiration? - by Duane Permenter - 8/1/97 
    Items Of Interest  by Billy D. Dickinson - 12/1/97
    The Walls of Jericho and the Tooth Fairy by Jerry Dickinson - 6/1/98
    Study Of
    Reading for Life by Raymond Fox - 6/1/86
    Sweeter Than Honey by Steven Bowen - 12/1/86
    Is Sin Dominating Your Life? by Tony Melton - 5/1/91
    Outline Of The New Testament by James Orten - 6/1/91 

Body of Christ  (see Church)   

Born Again
    You Must Be Born Again by Jerry Cutter - 2/1/91    
    The New Birth by Joe Hisle - 3/1/91

Business Meetings
    Querist Column - In a congregation that does not have elders, is it scriptural to vote in our
                                       business meetings? by Ronny F. Wade - 10/1/87

C
Capital Punishment
    Querist Column - Does God sanction the death penalty? If so, who is to carry it out? Wouldn't this 
                                        be a violation of the scripture which teaches us we should not kill? 
                                by Ronny F. Wade - 6/1/87    
Christ
    The Mystery of Christ and the Church by Billy Orten - 9/1/87
    Birth - Incarnation:  The Virgin Birth of Christ Jesus by Virgilio O. Danao, Sr. - 12/1/87
    Turn Right At The Cross by Edward Williamson - 4/1/97
    The Mystery of Christ and the Church by Billy Orten - 5/1/98

Christian Attire
    Bible Principles of Dress for Christians by George Vergara - 7/1/86
    "Whose Glory Is Their Shame"  by Ronny F. Wade - 7/1/97

Christian Home
     The Christian Home by Roy Lee Criswell - 5/1/86
    Training Children:  To Spank or Not To Spank by James D. Orten - 11/1/86
     Crisis in the Home by Jack Cutter - 8/1/87
    Teaching The Word by Paul O. Nichols - 7/1/91

Christian Living
    Four "Nots" For the Christian by Johnny Elmore - 12/1/86
    The Lord is Your Life Part I by Greg DeGough - 5/1/87
    The Lord is Your Life Part II by Greg DeGough - 6/1/87    
    Influence by Bob Johnson - 7/1/87
    Crisis in the Home by Jack Cutter - 8/1/87
    That You May Grow by Virgilio O. Danao Sr. - 9/1/87
    ...And Who Will Motivate Me?  by Larry Lay - 5/1/91
    Making God Wait by Barney Owens- 2/1/97
    Adorning The Doctrine (Titus 2: 10-12) by J. Wayne McKamie - 3/1/97
    Scriptures That Gave Me Strength In My Weakness - 3/1/97
    Integrity by Mark Deatherage - 6/1/97
    "What I Have Written I Have Written" by Jerry Dickinson - 8/1/97
    Some Surprises In The Way God Deals With Me  by Billy Orten - 9/1/97
    I Will Not Be Mastered By Anything!  1 Corinthians 6:12  by Ryan Connor - 8/1/97
    Give Heed by Garland T. Smith - 4/1/98
    Keepers of the Spring by Rick Martin - 4/1/98 
    What Crucified My Lord? by Cecil Smith - 6/1/98
    Sacrificing The Future For Pleasures Of The Present by Rick Martin - 9/1/98

Christian Name
    The Right To Wear the Name Christian by Barney Owens - 12/1/86
    The Names We Wear by Jimmy Smith - 2/1/87
    You Will Be Called By a New Name by Jerry Cutter  - 7/1/98

The Church
    Is It Yet The House Of God by Bennie T. Cryer - 7/1/87
    "One Church"  by Edwin Morris - 8/1/87
    Is Christianity Worth It?  by Johnny Elmore - 2/1/91
    The Mystery of Christ and the Church by Billy Orten - 9/1/87
    Empty Temples (Acts 17:24) by C.A. Smith - 1/1/97
    The Establishment of the Church by Mark Deatherage - 2/1/97
    Adorning The Doctrine (Titus 2: 10-12)  by J. Wayne McKamie - 3/1/97
    "Call Jesus, Lord, and Be Saved (?)  by Virgilio O. Danao, Sr. - 7/1/97
    Fulfilling Our Individual Duties To The Local Church  by T. E. Denton - 9/1/97
    The Mystery of Christ and the Church by Billy Orten - 5/1/98
    "God Is No Respecter Of Persons" by Virgilio O. Danao - 7/1/98  

Church Attendance
    Three Important Matters -- Just Thinking Out Loud by Don McCord - 10/1/86 
    Sickness of the Soul by Juan Manuel Aguilar - 1/1/92
    Fulfilling Our Individual Duties To The Local Church  by T. E. Denton - 9/1/97

Church Building
    Querist Column - What are the scriptural considerations in the location of a church building? Could you
         list them in order of priority? by Ronny F. Wade - 6/1/97
    Querist Column - Why do the majority of the congregations meet in church buildings instead of
         members' homes, since that is the example given in the New Testament? by Ronny F. Wade - 9/1/97
    Querist Column - It is wrong to place a steeple or a bell tower/ bell on a church of Christ building? 
       by Ronny F. Wade - 12/1/97 

Church Discipline
    Those Church Lawsuits by Jimmie C. Smith - 3/1/86
    Advertising Trouble by Ronny F. Wade - 4/1/91

Church Funds/Treasury
    Querist Column - Is it scriptural for a church to plan a meeting (or work) larger than they can afford and
       receive funds into their treasury from other congregations to support it? by Ronny Wade - 2/1/91

Church Growth
    An Observation by Jerry Cutter - 5/1/86
    Where Are We Headed? by Paul O. Nichols - 9/1/86
    Building A Bridge To The 21st Century by Billy D. Dickinson - 2/1/97

Church Ministry
    The Perfecting Process by Jack Cutter - 6/1/91

Church Organization/Leaders 
    Organization by Barney Owens - 1/1/86
    The Work of An Evangelist by Jack Cutter- 1/1/91
    A Key Building Block by Jack Cutter - 4/1/91
    The Perfecting Process by Jack Cutter - 6/1/91
    What Is The Work Of An Evangelist? by Joe Hibbs - 6/1/91

Circumcision
   Querist Column - If baptism is not a replacement of circumcision, then how is Col. 2:11-12 to be
    explained?  by Ronny Wade - 11/1/87    
    Querist Column - Why did the Lord try to kill Moses and why did his wife Zipporah call him a bloody
    husband because of the circumcision Ex. 4:24-26?  by Ronny F. Wade - 8/1/91       

Civil War
     The Civil War and Pacifism (Part 1) by Jimmy Cutter - 4/1/86
    The American Christian Missionary Society During the Civil War (Part 2)  
    by Jimmy Cutter - 5/1/86 
    "We Can Never Divide"? (Part 3)  by Jimmy Cutter - 6/1/86

Clothing ( see Christian Attire)
    
Comforter  (see Holy Spirit)
    When He is Come by Voyd N. Ballard - 6/1/87

Communion
    See Lord's Supper

Communion Loaf
    This and That by Don McCord - 1/1/86   
    The One Loaf by Don L. King - 7/1/91
    Breaking Bread by Clovis T. Cook - 7/1/91

Confession
   Of Sin - 
    Points to Consider by Jerry Cutter - 5/1/87
    Querist Column -
     May a woman confess faith in Christ in a church service? How does this relate to Paul's instructions in
      I Cor. 14:35? by Ronny F. Wade - 6/1/91
    Querist Column  -
     My question for you is twofold: (1) where do you find the scripture or scriptures to justify the practice of public
     confession by an erring brother, (2) before he may take part in the worship service?   
    by Ronny F. Wade - 10/1/97

    Of Christ -
    Verbal Confession of Christ (Part 1)  by George Battey - 10/1/97
    Verbal Confession of Christ  - Part 2  by George Battey - 11/1/97 
    A New Confession? by Don L. King - 11/1/97
    The Good Confession (Part 1)  by Greg Gay - 12/1/97
    The Good Confession (Part 2) by Greg Gay - 1/1/98

Contribution
    see Giving

Criticism
    The Effect of Criticism and Gossip on Relationships by Gary Barrett - 5/1/86
    Is Christianity Worth It?  by Johnny Elmore - 2/1/91
    Criticism - Giving and Receiving by Billy Dickinson - 2/1/98

The Cross
    Turn Right At The Cross by Edward Williamson - 4/1/97

D
Daniel, book of 
    The Book of Daniel by Doug Edwards - 1/1/86

Dating 
    Christian Men & Christian Women Make Christian Homes by Ryan Conner - 6/1/98

Death
    He Left Rockin' by Taylor A. Joyce -8/1/91

Death Penalty (see Capital Punishment)

Debates
   Use of Multiple Cups - Moore Wade Debate by Ronny Wade - 3/1/87
    Editorial - CW Mickey Meekly Bows Out by Ronny Wade - 2/1/87
    Editorial - Hisle-Bonner Debate by Carl W. Johnson - 5/1/87
    Summary Hawkins - Hughes Discussion by Joe Hisle- 2/1/97
    Hawkins-Moore Debate by Doug Hawkins - 3/1/98
        The Scriptures teach that the cup (drinking vessel) in the communion represents the new Covenant
     Summary The Farr-Walker Debate by Billy Dickinson - 5/1/98

Devil  
    Alias:  The Devil by Jerry Dickinson - 9/1/86
    Querist Column - Would you please explain how the devil works today? 
      by Ronny F. Wade -  7/1/87
    Conquering The Devil  by Bennie T. Cryer - 12/1/97

Discipline 
    Key to Success:  Discipline by Barney Owens - 4/1/86
    (Children) Training Children:  To Spank or Not To Spank by James D. Orten - 11/1/86

Division
    One Stone At A Time by Clovis Cook - 2/1/97
    This and That  by Don McCord - 7/1/97

Divorce/Remarriage
     Can A Divorced Fornicator Remarry?  by Jerry Cutter - 1/1/86
    Fellowship and the Marriage Question by Irvin Barnes - 10/1/86
    "It Is Not Lawful For Thee To Have Her" by Ronny Wade - 10/1/86
    "I Just Don't Love You Anymore" by Jimmie Smith - 4/1/91

Dreams
    Preaching More Than You Know by Jerry Dickinson - 1/1/98

E
Editorial
    Clippings and Comments from Here and There by Don McCord - 5/1/86
    Editorial by Don L. King - 10/1/86
    Will C.W. Mickey Stand Behind His Challenge?  by Ronny Wade - 11/1/86 
    C.W. Mickey Meekly Bows Out by Ronny Wade - 2/1/87
    Hisle-Bonner Debate by Carl W. Johnson - 5/1/87
    Looking Toward 1991 by Don L. King - 1/1/91
    The OLD PATHS by Don L. King - 1/1/98

Elders and Deacons
    Elders and Deacons:  A Warning by Paul O. Nichols - 1/1/86
    Why Can't We Have Elders In That Church? by Bennie Cryer - 5/1/91
    The Work Of Elders by Don L. King - 1/1/97
    Elders, Their Authority by Don L. King - 3/1/97
    The Work Of Elders, Etc. by Don L. King - 4/1/97

Eli
    Do We Correct Like Eli? by Brian Burns - 10/1/87

Enthusiasm/Motivation
     Strengthen The Things That Remain by Johnny Elmore - 2/1/86
    ...And Who Will Motivate Me?  by Larry Lay - 5/1/91

Eternal Life
    The Lord is Your Life Part I by Greg DeGough - 5/1/87
    The Lord is Your Life Part II by Greg DeGough - 6/1/87

Evangelism/Evangelists
    The One-Man Preacher System by Clovis T. Cook - 12/1/87
    The Work of An Evangelist by Jack Cutter- 1/1/91
    What Is The Work Of An Evangelist? by Joe Hibbs - 6/1/91
    Walking With God  by Homer L. King - 7/1/97 (orig. 1960)

Evolution
    Godless Doctrine by Tony Melton - 4/1/86

F
Faith
    Looking To Jesus by Doug Edwards - 1/1/87
    "The Faith" by H. C. Harper - 2/1/87
    The Biblical Doctrine of Salvation By Grace Through Faith by Andrew Ong - 9/1/87
    God's People by Jim Winchester - 5/1/91
    Some Surprises In The Way God Deals With Me  by Billy Orten - 9/1/97

Faithfulness
    Will Ye Also Go Away? by William St. John - 6/1/86
    Is Christianity Worth It?  by Johnny Elmore - 2/1/91
    Just a Pile of Rocks by Murl Helwig - 2/1/92

Falling Away
    Will Ye Also Go Away? by William St. John - 6/1/86
    If They Shall Fall Away by Terry Baze  - 7/1/86
    Is Christianity Worth It?  by Johnny Elmore - 2/1/91

False Teachers
   "They Shall Take Up Serpents" by Billy Dickinson - 4/1/86
    Turn the Radio On by Taylor A. Joyce  - 8/1/86
    Televangelists by Don L. King - 7/1/87

Fasting
    Should A Christian Fast?  by David A. Stands - 1/1/86

Fellowship  (see also Withdrawal of Fellowship)
    You Won't Have Any Trouble by Voyd Ballard - 1/1/86
    Fellowship-Communion by Edwin S. Morris - 4/1/86
    McGarvey on Fellowship by Johnny Elmore - 7/1/86
    Fellowship and the Marriage Question by Irvin Barnes - 10/1/86
    This and That by Don McCord - 1/1/98

Foot Washing
    Pages From The Past - Foot Washing by H.C. Harper - 12/1/86 
    This and That by Don McCord - 1/1/98

Forgiveness
    Returning Good For Evil by Don L. King - 6/1/98

Fornication
    Be Not Deceived by Don L. King - 8/1/91

G
Gambling
   The Querist Column -  
    Is it wrong to invest money in the stock exchange? Is this gambling? by Ronny F. Wade - 7/1/97

Giving
    The Querist Column - 
    Is it wrong (sin) for a Christian to use their contributions to the Church as a tax deduction
    on their income tax returns?  by Ronny F. Wade - 5/1/98
    Contribution or Giving by Richard DeGough - 7/1/91

Godhead
    Arguments Pertaining to the Godhead by Billy D. Dickinson - 4/1/87

Gospel
    The (One) Gospel by K.G. Wilks - 1/1/86
    Turn Right At The Cross by Edward Williamson - 4/1/97

Gospel Preaching (see also Preaching)
    Is Something Wrong With The Gospel We Preach?  by Tony Melton - 8/1/86
    I Ceased Not To Warn Everyone by Paul O. Nichols - 12/1/86
    Malpractice Concerns Ministers by Barney Owens - 7/1/87
    Malpractice Concerns Ministers Part II by Barney Owens - 8/1/87    
    The Work of An Evangelist by Jack Cutter- 1/1/91

Gossip
    The Effect of Criticism and Gossip on Relationships by Gary Barrett - 5/1/86
    Advertising Trouble by Ronny F. Wade - 4/1/91

Grace
    The Biblical Doctrine of Salvation By Grace Through Faith by Andrew Ong - 9/1/87
    Are Grace and Works Mutually Exclusive?  by Andrew Ong - 12/1/87

H
Hair
    1 Corinthians 11:1-16  by Bill Roden - 3/1/86
    More About the Woman's Hair by Don King - 5/1/86
    Querist Column - What does the word nature mean in I Cor. 11:14? by Ronny F. Wade - 9/1/87
    Querist Column - If a woman trims her hair, is she violating I Cor. 11:1-16?  Is Paul merely addressing a 
     custom that applied to that time and place? by Ronny F. Wade - 1/1/97
    "Let Her Be Covered" (Inside and Out!) by Kevin Presley - 6/1/97
    "Whose Glory Is Their Shame"  by Ronny F. Wade - 7/1/97
    Long Hair and Women Preachers by Andrew Ong - 7/1/98

Healing
    Did Jesus Die For Our Physical Infirmities by Jimmy Vannoy - 7/1/87

Hearing Loss
    For Those Who Are Hard of Hearing and For Those Who Are Not  
     by Raymond Fox - 11/1/87  

Hell
    The Unjust (part III) by H.C. Harper - 10/1/87 (orig. 1923)
    Fire and Brimstone? by Brett Hickey - 5/1/98

Holidays
    Observance Of
        Querist Column - Is it wrong for Christians to observe Christmas?  Is it wrong for Christians to have a
           Christmas tree? by Ronny F. Wade - 3/1/91

Holy Ghost
    (see Holy Spirit)    

Holy Spirit
    When He is Come by Voyd N. Ballard - 6/1/87
    Querist Column -  When did Paul receive the Holy Ghost, when he was baptized?      
                                        by Ronny F. Wade - 10/1/87
    You Must Be Born Again by Jerry Cutter - 2/1/91

Home (see Christian Home)

Homosexuality
    Homosexuality by J.P. Vernon - 10/1/87
    The World of Romans One by Wayne McKamie - 9/1/98

I
Illness & Disease
    Physical
        Did Jesus Die For Our Physical Infirmities by Jimmy Vannoy - 7/1/87
        Querist Column  Please explain James 5:14-15. Is this for the church today? 
        by Ronny Wade - 2/1/97
        Scriptures That Gave Me Strength In My Weakness  by Billy Orten - 3/1/97
        Cancer and Christ by Harvey Hammonds - 2/1/98

Infants
    Baptism of - 
            Household Baptisms (Selected from The Book of Gems)  by Benjamin Franklin - 6/1/97
   Querist Column -  Does Psalms 51:5 teach that children are born in sin?  by Ronny Wade - 4/1/97
    
Influence
    Influence by Bob Johnson - 7/1/87
    Adorning The Doctrine (Titus 2: 10-12) by J. Wayne McKamie - 3/1/97
    Integrity by Mark Deatherage - 6/1/97
    Keepers of the Spring by Rick Martin - 4/1/98 

Innovations
     "Lest We Forget" by Don McCord - 3/1/86
     McGarvey on Fellowship by Johnny Elmore - 7/1/86
     Respecting the Silence of the Scriptures by Jimmie C. Smith - 11/1/86
     By Way Of Remembrance (Part 1) by C. A. Smith - 1/1/87
     Is It Yet The House Of God by Bennie T. Cryer - 7/1/87
     An Unenviable Position by Johnny Elmore - 10/1/87
     Unity by Don L. King - 6/1/97
     Preservation of Unity by Don L. King - 4/1/98
     Use of Multiple/Individual Cups in the Lord's Supper
     Consistency! Where Art Thou? by Ervin Waters - 1/1/44
     Moore Wade Debate by Ronny Wade - 3/1/87
     Editorial:  Thinking Aloud by Barney Owens - 3/1/86
     Are Individual Cups An Aid? by Billy D. Dickinson - 6/1/86
      Disease In The Cup? by Voyd N. Ballard - 7/1/86
      Editorial by Don L. King - 10/1/86    
     Fifty Years Ago - Brother Sommers Speaks Concerning My Tract by J.D. Phillips - 10/1/86
     History of Individual Cups by Ronny F. Wade - 7/1/91
     Using Instrumental Music in Worship  
     I'm Simply Amazed by Gary Barrett - 2/1/87
     "Singing and Making Melody in Your Heart" Vs. Playing On An Instrument 
     by Johnny Elmore - 7/1/91
     Are We Really At The Right Place? (Part 1)  by Brett Hickey - 4/1/97            
     Are We Really At The Right Place? (Part 2)  by Brett Hickey - 8/1/97
     "Speaking To Yourselves in Psalms" by Brett Hickey - 9/1/98
     "Sunday School"/Bible Classes/Teaching by Women 
     Clippings and Comments from Here and There by Don McCord - 5/1/86
     Things Highly Esteemed Among Men by Billy Dickinson - 11/1/86
     Teaching The Word by Paul O. Nichols - 7/1/91
     Let Your Women Keep Silent by Joe Hisle - 7/1/91

J
Jehovah's Witnesses
    When A "Jehovah's Witness Knocks On Your Door"... by George Battey - 12/1/87

Judgment Day
    The Great Salvation & The Day of Judgment by G. A. Canfield - 8/1/87
    The Unjust I & II by H. C. Harper - 9/1/87
    The Unjust III by H. C. Harper - 10/1/87

Jury Service
    Should a Child of God Serve On A Jury In A Court of Law? by Alan Bonifay - 1/1/92

K

King James Version (see Translations)    

L

Lord's Day
    Worship Of The Lord's Church Is On The Lord's Day by Barney Owens - 2/1/91
   The First Day Vs. The Sabbath by Irvin Barnes - 7/1/91
    When Does The Lord's Day Begin and End?  by Jerry Cutter  - 11/1/97

Lord's Supper    
    Querist Column - Does John 6:51-63 refer to the Lords Supper?  by Ronny Wade - 12/1/87
    Querist Column - When Christians are traveling on the Lord's day and there is no church close by, is
        it scriptural for them to have the communion in their motel room? by Ronny Wade - 1/1/91
    The Scriptural Observance of the Lord's Supper by Bennie Cryer - 7/1/91
    The One Loaf by Don L. King - 7/1/91
    Breaking Bread by Clovis T. Cook - 7/1/91
    Hawkins-Moore Debate  The Scriptures teach that the cup (drinking vessel) in the communion
        represents the new Covenant by Doug Hawkins - 3/1/98
     Eating The Lord's Flesh and Drinking His Blood (Selected from The Book of Gems)
    by Benjamin Franklin - 5/1/97
    Is Saturday Night Communion Mandatory?  by Carl M. Johnson - 6/1/97   

    and Singing -  
            Three Important Matters -- Just Thinking Out Loud by Don McCord - 10/1/86
           Querist Column - Is it necessary for us to sing a hymn after we observe the Lord's Supper as
                 was apparently done by the disciples in Mt. 26:30?  by Ronny F. Wade - 1/1/91
    
    Use of Individual Cups - 
            see Innovations

M
Marriage
    The Devil for a Father-in-law by Andrew Ong - 2/1/87
    "I Just Don't Love You Anymore" by Jimmie Smith - 4/1/91
    Christian Men & Christian Women Make Christian Homes by Ryan Conner - 6/1/98

Materialism
    Televangelists by Don L. King - 7/1/87

Media, Use of In Spreading Gospel
      As We Begin A New Year(1987) by Don L. King - 1/1/87

Millennium - see Thousand Year Reign    

"Ministers"
    The One-Man Preacher System by Clovis T. Cook - 12/1/87

Miracles of Jesus
    Feeding of the Five Thousand
        A Miracle Feast by Alfred Elmore - 6/1/87

Miraculous Power / Miracles
    "They Shall Take Up Serpents" by Billy Dickinson - 4/1/86
    Turn The Radio On by Taylor A. Joyce - 8/1/86
    Querist Column -  What scriptures teach that miracles have ceased? by Ronny F. Wade - 5/1/97

Mission Work/Reports
    The Work in Africa -- A History Of Its Beginning by Paul O. Nichols - 4/1/91
    Malawi:  Early History by Jerry Cutter - 6/1/91
    Malawi:  Crisis Time by Jerry Cutter - 8/1/91
     History of the Honduran Work by Murl R. Helwig - 8/1/91    
    The Philippine Mission Work  by Virgilio O. Danao, Sr. - 11/1/97

Modern Translations
    See Translations, Modern

Modesty
    Bible Principles of Dress for Christians by George Vergara - 7/1/86
    "Whose Glory Is Their Shame"  by Ronny F. Wade - 7/1/97

Motivation - see Enthusiasm

Movies
    Why The Movies Are Unsafe by Homer A. Gay - 1/1/44
    Clippings and Comments from Here and There by Don McCord - 5/1/86
    Should A Christian Go To The Movies?  by James L. Winchester - 11/1/87  Orig. 1948

Music
    In Worship
        "Singing and Making Melody in Your Heart" Vs. Playing On An Instrument 
             by Johnny Elmore - 7/1/91
         Are We Really At The Right Place? (Part 1)  by Brett Hickey - 4/1/97
         Are We Really At The Right Place? (Part 2)  by Brett Hickey - 8/1/97          
        "Speaking To Yourselves in Psalms" by Brett Hickey - 9/1/98           

N
Names
    The Names We Wear by Jimmy Smith - 2/1/87
    You Will Be Called By a New Name by Jerry Cutter  - 7/1/98

O
Order of Worship
    Points to Consider by Jerry Cutter - 5/1/87

P
"Pastors"
    The One-Man Preaching System by Clovis T. Cook - 12/1/87

"Pentecostalism"
    The Impregnable Fortress by G.V. Ayers - 1/1/97

Praise
    Worship: Our Response to God by Leland Byars - 6/1/87

Prayer
    Escaping Temptation by Walter L. Hunter - 1/1/87
   Querist Column - If a Christian commits a sin of a private nature, may he pray for himself or does he        
     need to seek a brother to pray for him? by Ronny F. Wade - 6/1/91
    "And They Continued Steadfastly In Prayers" by Taylor A. Joyce - 7/1/91
   This and That by Don McCord - 1/1/98
   Should We Pray Directly To Christ? by Bennie Cryer - 4/1/98
   Circles
       Points to Consider by Jerry Cutter - 5/1/87   

Preachers  (see also Gospel Preaching)
    Our Preachers - 1/1/86
    The Work of An Evangelist by Jack Cutter- 1/1/91
    Querist Column - What Scriptures, if any, indicate how much a man is to he given for his work of
      preaching?  What if the man is not a full time preacher?  by Ronny F. Wade - 5/1/91
    "Let Your Yea Be Yea" by Paul O. Nichols - 4/1/97  
    You Are Standing On Holy Ground by Paul O. Nichols - 7/1/97
    This and That  by Don McCord - 7/1/97

Preaching 
    Our Preachers - 1/1/86
    By Way of Remembrance (Part 1) by C.A. Smith - 9/1/86
    Where Are We Headed?  by Paul O. Nichols - 9/1/86
    I Ceased Not To Warn Everyone by Paul O. Nichols - 12/1/86
    Preaching Christ by Voyd N. Ballard - 1/1/87
    By Way of Remembrance (Part 2) by C.A. Smith -1/1/87
    The Spirits in Prison by Don L. King - 6/1/87
    The One-Man Preacher System by Clovis T. Cook - 12/1/87
    The Work of An Evangelist by Jack Cutter- 1/1/91
    Don't Be Ashamed by Bobby Pepper - 2/1/91
    You Are Standing On Holy Ground by Paul O. Nichols - 7/1/97
    This and That  by Don McCord - 7/1/97
    Local Teachers Are Important! by Billy Dickinson - 9/1/98

Procrastination
     A Daily Treasure by Brian Burns- 1/1/87
     Making God Wait by Barney Owens- 2/1/97

"Promise Keepers"
    Promise Keepers and The Christian by Duane Permenter - 5/1/98
    Promise Keepers:  An Unholy Alliance by Doug Hawkins - 5/1/98

Q
Querist Column  (by Ronny F. Wade)
    Would you please explain how the devil works today? 7/1/87
    Who are the sons of God mentioned in Gen. 6:2?    9/1/87
    What does the word nature mean in I Cor. 11:14?   9/1/87
    When did Paul receive the Holy Ghost, when he was baptized?  10/1/87
    What should happen when a brother continually retards the growth and progress of the
    church by refusing to go along with those who desire to work and move forward? 10/1/87
    In a congregation that does not have elders, is it scriptural to vote in  our business
    meetings?  10/1/87
    If baptism is not a replacement of circumcision, then how is Col. 2:11-12 to be
     explained?  11/1/87
     Does John 6:51-63 refer to the Lords Supper?  -  12/1/87
    Is it necessary for us to sing a hymn after we observe the Lord's Supper as was apparently
    done by the disciples in Mt. 26:30? - 1/1/91
    When Christians are traveling on the Lord's day and there is no church close by, is it
     scriptural for them to have the communion in their motel room? - 1/1/91
    Is it scriptural for a church to plan a meeting (or work) larger than they can afford and
    receive funds into their treasury from other congregations to support it? - 2/1/91
    Is it wrong for Christians to observe Christmas?  Is it wrong for Christians to have a
    Christmas tree? - 3/1/91
    In 1 Cor. 11:7 man is made in the image of God, and apparently not woman.  Why?
     Because God is male?  - 4/1/91
     How are a man's prayers hindered by not respecting his wife? - 4/1/91 
    What Scriptures, if any, indicate how much a man is to he given for his work of
    preaching?  What if the man is not a full time preacher? - 5/1/91 
    If a Christian commits a sin of a private nature, may he pray for himself or does he        
    need to seek a brother to pray for him? - 6/1/91
    If one is baptized insincerely, does he become a child of God? - 6/1/91
    May a woman confess faith in Christ in a church service? How does this relate to
     Paul's instructions in I Cor. 14:35? - 6/1/91
    Why did the Lord try to kill Moses and why did his wife Zipporah call him a bloody
     husband because of the circumcision Ex. 4:24-26? - 8/1/91
     Can we baptize in the name of Jesus only, or does Mt. 28:19 give the full formula for
     baptism?  - 8/1/91
    If a woman trims her hair, is she violating I Cor. 11:1-16?  Is Paul merely addressing a
     custom that applied to that time and place? - 1/1/97
    Please explain James 5:14-15. Is this for the church today? - 2/1/97
    What is the meaning of death in James 1:13-15? If one spiritually dies, how may that     
    person be restored to God? Must they be baptized again?  - 3/1/97
    Does John 6:53-56 refer to the Lord's Supper? If so, and one forsakes the supper on an 
    ongoing basis and dies spiritually, do they need to be re-baptized?  - 3/1/97
    Does Psalms 51:5 teach that children are born in sin?  - 4/1/97
    What scriptures teach that miracles have ceased? - 5/1/97
    Does Luke 1:48 teach that we are to worship the virgin Mary? - 5/1/97
    Why did God require blood in his sacrifices?- 6/1/97
    What are the scriptural considerations in the location of a church building? Could you list 
     them in order of priority? - 6/1/97
    Is it wrong to invest money in the stock exchange? Is this gambling? - 7/1/97
    Do you contend that it would be alright to prepare juice for the communion from grapes
     with tomatoes added for enrichness?  - 7/1/97
    Who were the first people in the Bible of color? Were Adam and Eve white? Was the
    Ethiopian Eunuch black?  - 8/1/97
    Why do the majority of the congregations meet in church buildings instead of
    members' homes, since that is the example given in the New Testament? - 9/1/97
    My question for you is twofold: (1) where do you find the scripture or scriptures to 
    justify the practice of public confession by an erring brother, (2) before he may take part in
    the worship service?  - 10/1/97
    It is wrong to place a steeple or a bell tower/ bell on a church of Christ building? - 12/1/97
     In Acts 17:26, is "blood" used to denote human blood or is the idea that God no 
    longer recognizes Jew and Gentile but all are one blood in Christ? - 12/1/97
    If a brother or sister stops coming to the services of the church or if they attend a
    digressive congregation and the brethren never contact or discuss this matter with 
    them, on returning does that person need to make a public confession to be back in
    fellowship with the church?  1/1/98    
    What is the rapture? Does Luke 17:34-36 and I Thess 4:15-18 have any bearing on
     the subject? 4/1/98    
    With reference to I Corinthians 14:15, what is poetic license? Is it a biblical concept? Does
    such require an individual to sing if that person feels the song is unscriptural?  5/1/98
    Is it wrong (sin) for a Christian to use their contributions to the Church as a tax deduction
    on their income tax returns?  5/1/98
    Do you believe that everything we do is worship? I have heard of some who are teaching
    this. - 7/1/98
    Is it scriptural to help those who are not Christians out of the church treasury? 
    Does Mt. 10:8 support such an idea?  - 9/1/98       

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The "Rapture"
    Querist Column - What is the rapture? Does Luke 17:34-36 and I Thess 4:15-18 have any bearing on                  the subject?  by Ronny F. Wade -  4/1/98      

Rearing Children in the Lord
    Crisis in the Home by Jack Cutter - 8/1/87

Repentance
    What Is Repentance As Taught In The Bible? by Duane Permenter - 5/1/97

Resurrection
    The Unjust I & II by H. C. Harper - 9/1/87   
    Second
    The First and Second Resurrections - 4/1/87

Revelation, Book of
    The First and Second Resurrections - 4/1/87

Reverence
    Worship: Our Response to God by Leland Byars - 6/1/87

S
Sabbath
    The First Day Vs. The Sabbath by Irvin Barnes - 7/1/91
    The Sabbath Day by Barney Owens - 7/1/98

Sacrifice
    Querist Column - Why did God require blood in his sacrifices? by Ronny F. Wade - 6/1/97

Salvation
     "Things to Which Our Salvation is Ascribed" by Homer L. King -1/1/87
    Preaching Christ by Voyd N. Ballard - 1/1/87 
    The Great Salvation & The Day of Judgment by G. A. Canfield - 8/1/87
    The Biblical Doctrine of Salvation By Grace Through Faith by Andrew Ong - 9/1/87
    Is Baptism Essential for Salvation? by Gerald Barrett  -  11/1/87
    The New Birth by Joe Hisle - 3/1/91
    "Call Jesus, Lord, and Be Saved (?)  by Virgilio O. Danao, Sr. - 7/1/97

Satan (see Devil)

Second Coming of Christ
    The Imminent-Coming Heresy by H.C. Harper (orig. 1938) - 3/1/91

Sin
    Is Sin Dominating Your Life? by Tony Melton - 5/1/91
    Querist Column - If a Christian commits a sin of a private nature, may he pray for himself or does he        
     need to seek a brother to pray for him? by Ronny F. Wade - 6/1/91
    Querist Column - Does Psalms 51:5 teach that children are born in sin?  by Ronny Wade - 4/1/97

Singing
    "Take the Name of Jesus With You" by Paul Walker - 1/1/86
    Our Singing by Don L. King - 6/1/86
    Singing by Edwin Morris - 7/1/86
    Querist Column - With reference to I Corinthians 14:15, what is poetic license? Is it a biblical concept? Does
     such require an individual to sing if that person feels the song is unscriptural? by Ronny Wade - 5/1/98    

Social Drinking  (see Alcohol)
    
Sons of God
    Querist Column - Who Are the Sons of God Mentioned in Genesis 6:2? by Ronny F. Wade - 9/1/87

Spiritual Discipline
    Do We Correct Like Eli? by Brian Burns - 10/1/87

Spiritual Growth
    That You May Grow by Virgilio O. Danao Sr. - 9/1/87

Spirits in Prison
    The Spirits in Prison by Don L. King - 6/1/87

Supernatural 
    Experiences  
        Preaching More Than You Know by Jerry Dickinson - 1/1/98
    Powers
         "Don't Delay! Call Your Psychic Hotline Now!" by Tony Melton - 2/1/97

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Teaching/Teachers
     A Key Building Block by Jack Cutter - 4/1/91
      Teaching The Word by Paul O. Nichols - 7/1/91
     Fulfilling Our Individual Duties To The Local Church  by T. E. Denton - 9/1/97
      Local Teachers Are Important! by Billy Dickinson - 9/1/98   

Televangelists
    Televangelists by Don L. King - 7/1/87

Television
    Are You An Addict? by Wayne Kilpatrick  -  10/1/87    

Temptation
    Escaping Temptation by Walter L. Hunter - 1/1/87
    I Will Not Be Mastered By Anything!  1 Corinthians 6:12  by Ryan Connor - 8/1/97

"Thousand Year Reign"
    The Millennium  by H.C. Harper - 1/1/44
    The First and Second Resurrections - 4/1/87
    
Time
    A Daily Treasure by Brian Burns- 1/1/87
    Making God Wait by Barney Owens- 2/1/97

Translations & Versions of The Bible
    Bible Translations, Versions and Transliterations Defined by K. G. Wilks - 4/1/87
    Did Jesus Give Us the King James Version by Gary Barrett - 7/1/87
    Modern  Which Bible by Jerry Cutter  4/1/86
                  The Mess They are In by Voyd N. Ballard - 2/1/87
                  "Shaking in His Boots" by Voyd N. Ballard - 9/1/87
                  This and That by Don McCord - 1/1/98
                  Preservation of Unity by Don L. King - 4/1/98  
                  19th Century Apostles? by Brett Hickey - 7/1/98
 
Tongues
    The Question of "Tongues" by Glen Osburn - 12/1/87

Treasury  - see Church Funds

Truth
    God and Truth are Inseparable by Bobby Pepper - 8/1/86
    Untying the Gordian Knot by Jerry Dickinson - 4/1/87  

U
Unity
    Untying the Gordian Knot by Jerry Dickinson - 4/1/87
    One Stone At A Time by Clovis Cook - 2/1/97
    Unity by Don L. King - 6/1/97
    Walking With God  by Homer L. King - 7/1/97 (orig. 1960)

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Versions  
    (see Translations)       

Virgin Birth of Christ
    Incarnation:  The Virgin Birth of Christ Jesus by Virgilio O. Danao, Sr. - 12/1/87

W
War
     Rebellious Nations by T.F. Thomasson - 1/1/44
     The Civil War and Pacifism (Part 1) by Jimmy Cutter - 4/1/86
    The American Christian Missionary Society During the Civil War (Part 2) by 
    Jimmy Cutter - 5/1/86 
    "We Can Never Divide"? (Part 3)  by Jimmy Cutter- 6/1/86
    The Drums of War by Ronny Wade - 3/1/91
    
Withdrawal of Fellowship  (see also Fellowship)
    Those Church Lawsuits by Jimmie C. Smith - 3/1/86
    Three Important Matters -- Just Thinking Out Loud by Don McCord - 10/1/86 
    Notice of Withdrawal of Fellowship by Don McCord - 4/1/87
    Withdrawal of Fellowship by Voyd N. Ballard - 6/1/87
    Do We Correct Like Eli? by Brian Burns - 10/1/87

Women
    Praying & Teaching By 
            More 'Points to Consider' by John Fisher  - 11/1/87
            "Whose Glory Is Their Shame"  by Ronny F. Wade - 7/1/97
            "Ever Learning"  by Don L. King - 8/1/97
            Women Teachers by Don L. King - 9/1/97
            What Does 1 Tim. 2:11-12 Teach?  by Johnny Elmore - 10/1/97
    Role in The Church
            The Paul Problem by Carl M. Johnson - 9/1/97
    "Let Her Be Covered" (Inside and Out!) by Kevin Presley - 6/1/97
    Long Hair and Women Preachers by Andrew Ong - 7/1/98

Works
    Are Grace and Works Mutually Exclusive? by Andrew Ong - 12/1/87

Worship
    of Mary - 
        Querist Column - Does Luke 1:48 teach that we are to worship the virgin Mary? 
            by Ronny Wade - 5/1/97

    of God - 
    Worship:  Definition and Purpose of Worship by Jimmy Cutter - 2/1/86
    Worship: Our Response to God by Leland Byars - 6/1/87
    The Worship of the New Testament Church by Jimmie C. Smith - 7/1/91
    Preparing One's Heart To Worship God  by Billy Orten - 5/1/97 
    Querist Column - Do you believe that everything we do is worship?   by Ronny Wade - 7/1/98
   
    
Worship Services
     Preparing One's Heart To Worship God  by Billy Orten - 5/1/97 
Improvement of- 
    Strengthen The Things That Remain by Johnny Elmore - 2/1/86
    Worship:  Definition and Purpose of Worship by Jimmy Cutter - 2/1/86
    Fulfilling Our Individual Duties To The Local Church  by T. E. Denton - 9/1/97  

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