Church Theories among Brethren (J.H. Burridge)Keywords: Unity of the Spirit; Body of Christ; Church: Independence; Church: Depencence; Church: Nature
Can any child of God, who knows what the Church is, deny her grievous sin as in testimony, and for what else are we left in this world, to which we do not belong? It is impossible for any one who believes, and understands, the absolute, and Divine ... morefacts of the constitution, unity and relationships of the Church as revealed in Scripture, not to see her sin, on the subjective side, and, if he has a sensitive conscience, feels it in real exercise before God.
Fellowship in Closing Days (W.W. Fereday)Keywords: Independence; Church: Independence; Church: Depencence
It is impossible to review, at the opening of a new century, the years that are past without recognizing gratefully the exceeding goodness of God to His saints. The past century has been markedly one of divine activity. If we speak of testimony, ... morevast numbers of loyal souls have been raised up to preach the Glad Tidings of God’s grace, and have gone forth waiting for no other authorization than, “I believed, and therefore have I spoken” (2Cor 4:13).
Frângerea pâinii într-o Adunare (Biserică) străină (B. Anstey)Este posibil aceasta?
Keywords: Frângerea pâinii; Responsabilitate; Biserica: unire, solidaritate
Cum se face că cineva vine într-o adunare de creştini, pe care el nicidecum nu o cunoaşte, şi insistă să aibă voie să frângă pâinea? Cum poate el insista să frângă pâinea într-un loc despre care el nu ... moreştie ce [învăţătură] este acolo sau ce se practică acolo?
