WeeklyAssembly Times:
SUNDAYS
Bible Classes ......... 10:00 a.m.
Worship ................. 11:00 a.m.
Worship .................. 2:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Ladies Class ........... 10:00 a.m.
Bible Classes ............ 7:00 p.m.
2950 Hwy 5 South
Mountain Home, ARUpcoming Event
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Category Archives: Authority
Question about Holy Days
Question I, am Manasseh, 46, Prophet preaching the gospel to the dying souls in India to my level best. We are keeping the Sabbaths and all the Festivals of God since 1989. I visited your web site which has enlighten … Continue reading
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Question about Appointing Elders
Question “Does Titus 1:5 give the evangelist the exclusive authority to appoint elders?” Answer Keith Sharp Titus 1:5 states, “For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint … Continue reading
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The Law Of God
Author : Keith Sharp Several years ago I had a written debate with my friend David N. Landon of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Syracuse, New York on the subject of divine law. Mr. Landon affirmed, “The divine moral law … Continue reading
Throne of God
Author : Keith Sharp This question was submitted to me: “Does God have a throne?” Yes, of course God has a throne (1 Kings 22:19; Psalm 47:8; Isaiah 6:1). The word “throne,” when used literally, denotes a physical “seat” (Mounce. … Continue reading
The Organization of the Church
Author : Keith Sharp Introduction During the fifties and sixties, many brethren tried to justify unauthorized practices by claiming there is no New Testament pattern in these areas. For example, Athens Clay Pullias, who was then President of David Lipscomb … Continue reading
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Galatians 6:10 – Proof Text or Pretext
Author : Keith Sharp Be careful about using a passage as a proof text. You might “prove” more than you intend. Since churches of Christ in the U.S. began to divide over institutionalism in the ’50s, Galatians 6:10 has almost … Continue reading
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Are We Too Picky?
Author : Keith Sharp Recently it has come to my attention that some members of other congregations accuse us of being too picky. This is nothing new. When, as a very young preacher, I studied the use of instrumental music … Continue reading
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There Was Much Joy In That City
Author : Patrick Farish “Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being … Continue reading
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Voices from the Past
Author : Keith Sharp Mainstream Churches of Christ are far along in a falling away that began around the time I was born, and I’ll soon be eligible for Medicare! The drift has taken place so slowly that most brethren … Continue reading
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The Passover and the Exclusive Nature of Authority : Answering An Objection
Author : Keith Sharp It was my pleasure to meet you and to hear your observations concerning the Passover. Let me briefly reiterate your argument to be sure I understand. In the Law (Exodus chapter 12), Moses specified three foods … Continue reading
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