Christian Living – Page 2 – Central church of Christ

Baptism is “For” the Remission of Sins

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. In Response to the question of what they must do in order to be saved, Peter told the crowdon the day of Pentecost, “Repent, and

Lifeline Publications May 11, 2025

How Do You Measure Up?

by Jonathan Bennett When reading chapters two and three of the book of Revelation, it is impossible to not ask thequestions, “Which one of these seven churches closest resembles the

Jonathan Bennett May 4, 2025

Unnamed Bible Teachers

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. There are many individuals referred to in the Bible, whose names are not provided.Significantly, some of these people teach us important lessons. Although their names

Lifeline Publications March 23, 2025

The Baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch (2 of 2)

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Philip did not simply baptize the eunuch because the eunuch wanted to be baptized. Hereagain is a common mistake these days. We do some study

Lifeline Publications March 9, 2025

The Baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch (1 of 2)

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. When the Lord’s church was first established, on the day of Pentecost in the city of Jerusalem, itexperienced great growth in that city. The great

Lifeline Publications March 2, 2025

The Right Rescuer

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. It is our duty to rescue those around us who are perishing. As Edward S. Ufford sobeautifully wrote in 1888: “Throw out the lifeline across

Lifeline Publications February 2, 2025

Do I Have to Go to Church?

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. People who use the phrase, “go to church” often have a misunderstanding about what thechurch really is. The church is not a physical place or

Lifeline Publications December 29, 2024

Some Biblical Clarity Regarding the Holidays

The following is revised & reprinted by request: from the Bulletin, 11/26/2023: by Robert C. Veil, Jr. This time of year we frequently get questions from Christians concerned about pleasing

Lifeline Publications December 22, 2024

The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Children

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Many parents are rushing to buy gifts for their children. Americans reportedly spent roughly$10.8 billion online on Black Friday this year, up 10.2% from the

Lifeline Publications December 15, 2024

What Sanctification Means to Me

by Jonathan Bennett “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people,that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out

Jonathan Bennett December 8, 2024

Thank You

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Speaking for myself, I think the most neglected phrase in the English language may be thesimple expression, “Thank you.” Whether because of outright ingratitude, or

Lifeline Publications November 24, 2024

Guest Articles…The Preacher’s Wife

The Preacher’s Wife (by Steve Higginbotham) Through the years, many students have arrived at preaching school whose wives have beena bit concerned about whether they could meet the expectations of

Lifeline Publications October 20, 2024

Our Private Prayers

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Each of us could probably stand to improve our private prayer life. Prayer is a powerfulresource, and a gift from God, but we likely fail

Lifeline Publications October 13, 2024

What Will You Remember?

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. I visited with a special someone who is struggling with his memory. It’s hard for me to putinto words how sad this is for me

Lifeline Publications September 15, 2024

A Word to Grandparents

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Grandparents are among the most underused and under-appreciated resources within thechurch. All too often they are relegated to the sidelines, or expected to conform to

Lifeline Publications September 8, 2024

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Memorizing Scripture, like anything worthwhile, requires effort and dedication. But thereare some techniques which make the job much easier if carefully followed. Over the years,

Lifeline Publications September 1, 2024

How Satan Gets a Foothold in Your Life

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. It often starts with a setback of some kind. An illness, an injury, or maybe a disability which prevents me from doing what I’ve been

Lifeline Publications August 25, 2024

Guest Article…Is Drinking Alcohol Wrong?

by Bob Prichard Most people would say that getting drunk is wrong, but many people feel that there isnothing wrong with social drinking when done in moderation. There may be

Lifeline Publications August 18, 2024