The 2015 Issue of the Christian’s Expositor Journal is centered around the topic of Baptism. Brad Shockley served as the issue editor, and the issue contains the following articles: One Baptism – Brad Shockley Baptism: A Historical Perspective – Carl Johnson The Purpose of Baptism – Brad Shockley The Subjects of Baptism – Shahe Gergian The Mode of Baptism – Zachary Evans
The Autumn 2015 issue of the Christian’s Expositor has been printed and shipped!
MIchael Bolton provides a review of the book, “When Shovels Break” by Michael J. Shank, which is a sequel to the very popular book “Muscle and a Shovel.” Michael does a great job in this review of providing an overview of the book, as well as pointing out some of the strengths but also a few dangers.
Author: Peter Kreeft Why do bad things happen to good people? Perhaps a simple, more personal question that is often asked is, “Why am I suffering?” Pain and suffering historically have been and continue to be some of the greatest obstacles to people’s faith. More people are converted to atheism because of the issue of pain and suffering than any other. In “Making Sense Out Of Suffering” Peter Kreeft does an outstanding job defining the problem, discussing various responses from…
By Michael Bolton A “boundary” is defined as a “border, barrier, perimeter, or line of demarcation.” Thus, a boundary is that which encloses a space or an abstract concept; or a dividing line between parcels of land; or a border in a sports arena. In Deuteronomy and Proverbs, the Old Testament relayed the precepts and principles to which men were to adhere (Deut. 19:14; 27:17; Prov. 22:28; 23:10-11). This law, the scholars say, was toward those who would move the…
Author: Leroy Brownlow In an era where the religious world seems bent on finding better ways than the gospel to attract people to Christ it’s nice to occasionally read one of the old classics. In “Why I Am a Member of the Church of Christ” the author, the late Leroy Brownlow (1914-2002), returns to the basics! First published in 1945 this little book consists of twenty-five simple studies on what makes the Church of Christ not only unique but more…
Brad Shockley Nehemiah embodies what a leader is in God’s service. Nehemiah’s selfless sacrifice and the extraordinary measures he took to help the people of Jerusalem display his concern and love for God’s people. Even when opposition arose and threats were hurled, Nehemiah remained strong and finished rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. The story begins with Nehemiah hearing from his brother of the deplorable shape Jerusalem was in. The report follows: “The remnant that are left of the captivity there…
Roy Deering A leader is defined as “one who guides, encourages and influences a group of people toward a specific goal. In business, military, academia, sports and many other facets of the world, we applaud leadership. We honor those who lead. We make heroes out of those who have developed great skills in regard to leadership. In Scripture, there are numerous examples of individuals who had leadership roles over God’s people at one time or another. From Jesus to David…
Brett Hickey A November 11, 2008 Washington Post article by David Waters titled “Mormons, Jews Contend for Souls of Dead” introduces an interesting question on baptism. Controversy erupted in the mid-1990’s when Jewish genealogists discovered “thousands of Holocaust victims” were on a list of names baptized by the Mormon church. Why so controversial? These Jews were not baptized until after they were dead. No relative consented to their posthumous baptism. Instead, a Mormon was baptized on their behalf in their…
Roy Deering Of all the baptisms mentioned in Scripture, none is more misunderstood among New Testament Christians than John’s reference to “baptism of fire” (Mt. 3:11; Lk. 3:16). While many religious people dispute, misinterpret, or completely ignore Bible teaching on baptism in water for remission of sins (the baptism taught by Jesus and Peter), the reference to baptism of fire still seems veiled in mystery to many baptized believers. Much of the confusion seems to center on the speculation that…