What verse says we are to assemble every first day of the week?
I believe the verse you are looking for is Hebrews 10:25. There are also other passages that indicate the church is to come together on the first day of every week: Acts 20:6-7; 1...
If I enjoy instrumental music in worship, why shouldn’t I use it?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): God's Will, Worship
God intended for those who worship Him to enjoy their worship. Worship is a special time for those who share the common faith to come together to praise and honor...
What about the real presence of Jesus Christ at the communion?
Topic(s): Worship
Todd Clippard
If I understand the question, it asks if the communion emblems become the literal body and blood of Jesus. This doctrine is known as transubstantiation. It originated in the Catholic church around...
Does it really matter why one is baptized?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Baptism, Salvation
Acts two describes the beginning of the Lord's church almost two thousand years ago on the Jewish day of Pentecost.
Hearing Peter's words, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name...
How Can One Overcome Addiction to Gambling?
Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote The Gambler in 1866. In this autobiographical novel, he offered a personal understanding of the psychology and physiology of the compulsive, addicted gambler. He documented characteristics such as the...
Is it true that the churches of Christ don’t have music?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Denominationalism, Worship
No. The dictionary defines music as the art or science of harmonic sounds; harmony or melody. Churches of Christ recognize music as an important part of their worship.
The key question is,...
What is the worship that is pleasing to God?
Topic(s): Bible Authority, Worship
Todd Clippard
Of utmost importance is to understand what is meant by the word "worship." The primary word translated "worship" in the New Testament is the Greek word proskuneo. Literally, it means...
Where is Paradise?
Topics à Eternity
Todd Clippard
There is some confusion as to the identification and location of paradise. This is because the word itself is used in more than one way. For example, in Revelation 2:7 we read of...
How old is the earth?
Topic(s): Old Testament
Todd Clippard
Biblically speaking, the earth and everything therein cannot be more than a few thousand years old. There is no scientific evidence that anything in existence is millions of years old. All...
Do the original Bible manuscripts exist?
Topic(s): Bible Study
Todd Clippard
With reference to the "original scriptures," to our knowledge they do not exist. The early writings were on primitive paper or animal skins, thus making them highly susceptible to the elements,...