Lifeline Publications

How To Build a Great Congregation

In our Summer Series this year we are considering the theme, “How to Build a Great Congregation.” A few moments’ reflection brings to mind a number of components which must

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Guest Article

Our Identity Matters

by Jamie Davis These days, a conversation about identity gets a mixture of looks and reactions. People identify with their country of origin. People identify with a sports team. People

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Lifeline Publications

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

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Lifeline Publications

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

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Lifeline Publications

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

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Lifeline Publications

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

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Jonathan Bennett

Is Your Name Written There?

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

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Jonathan Bennett

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,

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Guest Article

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

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