Acts – Central church of Christ

Guest Article: The Second Coming of Christ

by Fred E., Dennis (1894-1983) We know that Christ is coming again. There are many reasons why we know this. First, He Himself said so, “And if I go and

Guest Article May 24, 2026

The Two Purposes of Baptism

Why does a person get baptized? I think most of us know, there are many improper reasons for doing so. Some are baptized as a “sacrament” or ritual taught by

Lifeline Publications April 19, 2026

Baptism: Is It Immersion or Sprinkling?

One of the more controversial subjects in the history of Christianity has been baptism, particularly the “mode” or proper method for performing this important act of obedience to God. Some

Lifeline Publications April 12, 2026

The “Most Excellent Way”

In the midst of Paul’s instructions to the Corinthian brethren regarding spiritual gifts, he states that they should “desire earnestly the greater gifts,” but then proceeds in Chapter 13 to

Lifeline Publications February 15, 2026

Guest Article: What is a Miracle? (Part 2 of 2)

by J. Noel Merideth (1941-1992)Don’t you think it nothing short of miraculous that one is born into the family of God, andreceives pardon of his sins?” My answer to this

Guest Article December 7, 2025

Guest Article: What is a Miracle? (Part 1 of 2)

by J. Noel Merideth[The word] miracle is used quite frequently these days. It is obvious that many are unclearabout the meaning. It has been said that “a proposition correctly defined

Guest Article November 30, 2025

Bible Questions and Answers

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Question: What does the Bible say about cremation? It seems that a lot more people aregetting that done.Answer: Yes, the cremation rate in the United

Lifeline Publications November 9, 2025

by Jonathan Bennett Every nation keeps an official record of its citizens. Birth certificates, passports, andidentification numbers confirm who we are and where we belong. Without them, we areunrecognized by

Jonathan Bennett October 26, 2025

Atheistic Proselytizing on the Internet

By Lee Moses Atheists have become much more publicly militant and belligerent in recent years. Theyhave taken to the Internet as their bullying playground. They have found the Internet a

Guest Article October 19, 2025

Me First or Others First?

by Jonathan Bennett Have you ever noticed how easy it is to slip into the mindset of putting ourselves first in everything? Whether it is in our time, our money,

Jonathan Bennett September 28, 2025

Holy Times and Seasons in the Old Testament

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. In the 23rd chapter of Leviticus we have God’s directions to the children of Israel regardingthe observance of religious feasts or festivals under the Mosaic

Lifeline Publications September 21, 2025

Young People and The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. As I today finish writing this article, I am still processing the tragic news of the assassinationof Charlie Kirk. Mr. Kirk was an articulate, conservative

Lifeline Publications September 14, 2025

What the Church Is and Does

by H. Leo Boles (1874-1946) No one should be interested in any church except the one that is revealed in the NewTestament. Everyone should be interested in the church that

Guest Article August 31, 2025

Judgment is Coming — Live Worthy

by Jonathan Bennett One of the most sobering truths in all of Scripture is the certainty of judgment. The apostle Paul declared in 2 Corinthians 5:10, “For we must all

Jonathan Bennett August 24, 2025

Almost Persuaded

by Robert C. Veil, Jr. In Paul’s masterful speech before Herod Agrippa, he lays out “head-on” the twocontroversial points of his preaching which had resulted in his being arrested and

Lifeline Publications August 17, 2025

Equipped for Battle: Putting on the Whole Armor of God

By Jonathan Bennett In Ephesians 6:10–20, the apostle Paul gives Christians one of the most vivid and practicalillustrations of the Christian life: a soldier preparing for spiritual warfare. “Finally, be

Jonathan Bennett August 3, 2025

Why Tarriest Thou?

by Robert C. Veil, Jr.This was the question the gospel preacher Ananias asked Saul of Tarsus. “Why tarriestthou?” (Acts 22:16). To “tarry” is to wait, to delay, to put off.

Lifeline Publications July 27, 2025

Guest Article…Still Teaching

by Steve Higginbotham On this date [February 21] in 1933, my dad was born in Wetzel County, WV. As I was goingthrough some of dad’s files, reminiscing, I came across

Guest Article June 29, 2025