Category Archives: Church

What Is The Kingdom Of God?

by Keith Sharp No Bible subject is more important than the kingdom of God. The word “kingdom” is found 236 times in the Bible. The substance of the preaching of both John the Baptist and Jesus was “the kingdom of God” (Matthew … Continue reading

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Questions from Nigeria about Women

I have some questions that I will like some clarity and biblical position: Question The Bible in I cor 14:33-34 says women should learn in silence. Is silence absolute silence? Answer First Corinthians 14:34-35 states:

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It’s Not About You!

by Keith Sharp Too many Christians, just like their unsaved counterparts, are impressed by appearances rather than structure; are seeking thrills and excitement rather than substance; are more apt to respond to emotional manipulation rather than to rational discourse… The problem is that … Continue reading

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Women Speaking In Church

by William J. Stewart (Kingston, ON) In discussing any Bible topic, our aim must be to seek the truth. It doesn’t matter what we have believed for many years, what is popular, or what we are comfortable with. We must … Continue reading

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Question about Saints

Question: What is a “saint”?

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The Kingdom of Christ

Keith Sharp | Answering The Watchtower Society The Watchtower teaches that the Kingdom of Christ was established in 1914 (Make Sure of All Things. 226). The kingdom of Christ of Old Testament promises and prophecy is the church of Christ … Continue reading

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Counting Attendance

Question I have a question please. Can we count the saints every Sunday service or can someone should ask how many people in your church and count the saints after dismissal prayer. Because the Christians feel, I have seen when someone comes … Continue reading

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The Autonomy of the Local Church

Sunday Ayandare | Ibadan, Nigeria One of the principles of the New Testament church that is grossly misunderstood by many is the autonomy of the local church. There are those who opine that congregational autonomy has to do with each local church being … Continue reading

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Question from Arkansas about Sectarian Names

Our Newspaper Article: Where Is Authority for Sectarian Names? | Keith Sharp We must have authority from the Lord Jesus Christ for all we believe, teach, and practice (Colossians 3:17). Where is authority from Christ for the sectarian names worn by denominations and their … Continue reading

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Local Church Organization

author : Keith Sharp The various denominations divide their membership between the clergy and the laity. The laity are the “people in the pew,” those who are members but not in leadership positions. The clergy is the leadership of the church, the … Continue reading

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