Category Archives: Fellowship

Question from Nigeria about Fellowship

Question Greetings and thanks for taking the time to answer questions on MOTT all the time. 2 John 9 “Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, … Continue reading

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Heresy

by Keith Sharp In January, 1972, Robert F. Turner and W. Carl Ketcherside had an exchange during the Florida College Lectures on the subject of fellowship. Ketcherside asserted, “If you love one another as you should, you will not divide or fuss … Continue reading

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The Most Difficult Sermon

by William J. Stewart What do you think is the most difficult sermon to preach? A host of topics might be suggested, but I doubt what I have in mind is one of them. The book of Revelation can be intimidating, … Continue reading

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Should the Church Allow the Lost to Take the Lord’s Supper?

Question “How can we handle the issue of unconverted who think they are ‘Christians’ (or saved), and ‘that they have fellowship with God’ because they are members of any denomination (i.e., Pentecostal, Baptist, etc.), and when attending our worship services they want … Continue reading

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How To Settle Doctrinal Issues In The Local Church

Author : Keith Sharp The Lord wants his people to be united in faith (Philippians 1:27). We should believe, teach, and practice the same essential requirements for salvation (1 Corinthians 1:10). Nonetheless, divisions over what God requires do arise in … Continue reading

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What Is Scriptural Fellowship?

Author : C.G. “Colly” Caldwell “Fellowship” is a word which is articulated almost indiscriminately in religious discussion. It is a word to which we have attached a myriad of definitions. Someone asked the other day, “What are the prospects of … Continue reading

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The Importance Of Scriptural Fellowship

Author : Wayne Greeson used with permission from With All Boldness, May 1992. His garment and heart were torn, with great anguish in his soul and tears welling up in his eyes, Ezra fell upon his knees in prayer before … Continue reading

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Your Supper or the Lord’s Supper

Author : Keith Sharp The June 7th issue of the “Erie Times-News” had an article entitled “Come together with food for soul” (7C) about the virtually universal practice of having church dinners. The writer asserted: Using food and fellowship harks … Continue reading

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Evaluating New Songs

Author : Mark Roberts used by permission via Abundant Life For the longest time it seemed brethren were fairly certain Sacred Selections contained just about every hymn that needed to be sung. Like it or not, that has certainly changed. … Continue reading

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Discipline

Author : Les Maydell The word discipline literally means “to save the mind” or “to have a sound mind,” 2 tim. 1:7: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. The … Continue reading

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