Category Archives: Social

Questions about Proper Church Activities

Posted on May 1, 2011 by admin

Question Dear Writer/Editor, In reference to “Sponsored Recreation” does this include Christian Bible Camps, Single/Marriage Retreats, Vacation Bible Schools, Bible Bowls, etc.? Answer Keith Sharp Thanks for the excellent question. The answer depends on what is done at these events. … Continue reading →

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The Individual Christian and the Local Church

Posted on April 1, 2011 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp A few years ago I was discussing the work of the church with a lady who is a Christian. When I noted that individual Christians have benevolent responsibilities the church does not have, she objected by … Continue reading →

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Question about Church Groups Meeting for Social Activities

Posted on March 1, 2011 by admin

Question Keith, What do you think of Elders dividing members of a congregation into small groups of 10-20 (deacons being the group leaders) for the primary purpose of socialization in the individual homes? Group meetings are held once or twice … Continue reading →

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The Love Feasts

Posted on August 1, 2010 by admin

Author : William Stewart Jude 1:12 speaking of wicked men who had crept in among God’s people reads, These are spots in your love feasts, while they feast with you without fear, serving only themselves…

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Mainline Churches of Christ – Salvation Army of the Twenty-first Century

Posted on July 1, 2010 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp Who doles out enormous amounts of relief to down and out sinners in order get them to hear some preaching and come to church? Why, that’s the Salvation Army of course. That’s the twentieth century answer. … Continue reading →

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Fun-Fun-Fun

Posted on June 1, 2009 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp As decadent Rome devoted itself to debauchery and the entertainment of the Coliseum while it lurched toward decline, decay, and demise, America muddles along in the Entertainment Age. Evangelical scholar Gary Gilley, with amazing insight in … Continue reading →

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