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The Church Jesus Built

by Keith Sharp Introduction When people ask me what I am religiously, I usually reply, “I’m just a Christian; I’m not a member of any denomination.” Some think I mean I am not a member of any church. But I … Continue reading

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How Does Seed Grow?

by Keith Sharp “And He said, ‘The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does … Continue reading

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Question from Nigeria about Refreshment at Church Business Meeting

Question For a congregation that is not scripturally organized, viz-a-viz having Elders and Deacon in place, rely on brethren business meeting to deliberation on the affair of the congregation. In such a business meeting, is it unscriptural for the Church … 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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Questions from Nigeria about Women Teachers

(1) Is it wrong for a woman to teach fellow women in a ladies class during mid-week class for women? In every way the New Testament gives the right to act, the Scriptures authorize women to teach the Scriptures. The apostle Paul … Continue reading

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