Category Archives: Authority

Do All in the Name of the Lord

Keith Sharp | Mountain Home, Arkansas, USA Several times I have heard brethren assert, “We do lots of things without Bible authority.” The inspired apostle Paul commands, “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the … Continue reading

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A Discussion of the Benevolent Work of the Church

Message from Preacher in Tennessee A faithful brother and friend in Christ in Africa sent me a copy of certain of your handouts from when you were there in February of this year. He is very concerned about the damage you … Continue reading

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Question about Cremation

[This question was posted to brethren-on-line. Answer supplied by Keith Sharp] Question Does anyone have any insight into the subject of burial vs. cremation? I cannot find any passage authorizing cremation in God’s word, nor any examples of Godly men … Continue reading

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Question about How the Church and the Preacher May Use Their Money

Question Have someone here that believes that the money given can only be used for preaching the gospel or helping the poor. That a church cannot own a building. The preacher can only use his support for preaching, not personal use.

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Question on Baptism of John

Question Where did John the Baptist receive authority to baptize?   Answer Keith Sharp From God. And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized by John. but the Pharisees and lawyers rejected … Continue reading

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Spiritual Principles – Customs – Rites

Author : Keith Sharp When I was in Nigeria in 1992, one of the preachers in my class in Ibadan asked if a woman should wear an artificial head covering. I briefly expounded 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 and concluded it was … Continue reading

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The Superiority of Christ

Author : Jefferson David Tant The first chapter of Hebrews contains a wealth of information as to the identity of Jesus Christ, and his unique position in all creation. This is what sets him apart from all other so-called “prophets” … Continue reading

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Jesus Fed the Multitudes

Author : Keith Sharp Once while I was in American Samoa I had a heated discussion with an American missionary over the benevolent work of the church. He was defending the practice of churches with which he worked, which sent … Continue reading

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Reasons for Observing the First Day of the Week

Author : David Tant (1) Christ was raised on the first day of the week. “Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out … Continue reading

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Questions about the Treasure of the Church

Question Brother Sharp, Since you deal with issues of this nature regularly, I was wondering if you might be able to help me out answering a few questions I have had in the back of my mind for a time. … Continue reading

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