This series of lessons has been prepared as an aid to those who wish to see the congregations of Christians everywhere developed according to the New Testament order. Many church members are in no sense “disciples”—learners—in the school of Christ, and often those who go off after the ways of the world do so because they have never been instructed in the way of the Lord. The people sometimes regard the preachers and elders as “cranks,” and call what these men of God insist upon as simply their own bigoted notions; and if such people do remain loyal, they do so as a matter of convenience, and not from conviction. It is not unusual to hear some members in the best congregations prate against the “cranky,” “fogy,” “ignorant,” “backwoods” way of their leaders. Many who do this wouldn’t do it if they realized that these leaders are trying conscientiously to please the Lord and striving jealously to maintain His order. There was once a day when the disciples knew the Bible, and any member of the church would detect the slightest digression from the Scriptures in doctrine or methods; but that day has passed, and we need now to teach again the “first principles of the oracles of God.”

The Model Church

Religion & Spirituality

Brewer, G. C.

Christian Books & Bibles

Cobb Publishing

Charles Guiteau, best-known for being the assassin whose bullet led to the death of President James A. Garfield in 1881, had, prior to that occasion, written a book on the second coming of Jesus Christ, called “The Truth.” It is said that he plagiarized most of the material from Noyes, but that it also expressed Guiteau’s theological beliefs isn’t denied. A look at the titles of Part One of this book will give you some insight into his thoughts on the issue. After his conviction of murdering the President, he tried to drum up financial support for an appeal by re-releasing The Truth, and accompanying it with a second section on “The Removal” of Garfield. For the person interested in American history, this section is fascinating, especially the newspaper reports that state that the assassination of the President actually saved the United States from engaging in a planned war with Chile.  In preparing this work, we have modernized the spelling, corrected typographical errors, updated the formatting for Bible references (“ii, 24” is now “2:24”), and given the whole book a visual facelift. We are publishing this book because we like American history and religious history—and this one has both, as Guiteau (and others) believed that assassinating the only U.S. President who had also been a preacher was something God wanted done. We believe you will find it interesting as well.

The Truth and the Removal: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and the Assassination of President James A. Garfield

History

Guiteau, Charles Julius

Americas

Praised because of its easy-to-read and easy-to-follow style, "Why We Believe the Bible" is a great introduction to the study of the inspiration of the Bible. Chapters include:
 Why We Want to Believe the Bible
 Why We Believe in God
 Genesis 1
 The Origin of Religion
 The Bible and Scientific Foreknowledge
 Archaeology and the Bible
 The Influence of the Bible
 Prophecy and Its Fulfillment
 The Messianic Prophecies
 Proof from Secular Writers
 Non-Christian Writers
 The Other Sacred Books
 Internal Evidences of Inspiration
 The Indestructability of the Bible

Why We Believe the Bible

DeHoff, George W.

The Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel: and Selections from His Writings

Biographies & Memoirs

Allen, Frank G.

Leaders & Notable People

One of the definitive debates on this topic in the twentieth century, the Hardeman-Boswell Debate is still relevant, still vibrant, and still covers the topic in a thorough, understandable way. N.B. Hardeman, known by many as "the prince of preachers," stood strong as the champion of those who praise God from the heart with their voices. Ira M. Boswell was the defender of those who praise God from the heart with instruments of music in addition to their singing. The topic is covered from many different angles, from the Greek word "psallo," to church history, to the attitudes which led repeatedly to splits in congregations over this issue. You will be benefited by reading this updated, corrected, and reformatted edition of this classic debate!

The Hardeman-Boswell Debate: on Instrumental Music in the Worship

Hardeman, N.B.

Boswell, Ira M.

A practical guide to growing the body of Christ biblically. SECOND EDITION, Revised and Expanded "Andy Erwin has compiled an excellent work on the theme of personal evangelism. It is very well organized and systematically presented, being useful for both individual and group study. He has placed great emphasis on the necessity of the Word." (James W. Boyd) "All Christians should be interested in seeing the church grow and there is no better way to make it grow than by personal evangelism. Andy Erwin has written a book on this very theme. Before publication, I was given the privilege of reading it and I highly recommend it without reservation." (Guy F. Hester) "The Lord has blessed the efforts of Andrew D. Erwin as an effective full time evangelist, an able debater, and as the capable editor of the Gospel Gleaner. He is Biblically sound in doctrine and in personal life, and he has an untiring zeal for saving souls. The reader of Each One Reach One will see that all these qualities combine to make the author ideally suited to write on this vital subject. The Lord willing, we anticipate more fine books by this writer." (James R. McGill)

Each One Reach One: A Study of Church Growth and Personal Evangelism

Erwin, Andrew D.

The most up-to-date treatment of the Restoration Movement in print Starting with John Glas and Robert Sandeman in Scotland, Andrew Erwin shows the development of the movement to restore New Testament Christianity in faith and practice. He traces their incomplete efforts, and those of others through the following years, showing the impact of this Restoration Principle in America. He covers the life and work of Barton W. Stone, Alexander Campbell, Walter Scott and many others, as he follows the history of this movement throughout the 1800s. He shows the causes of union, and the causes of division. He also shows who was on each side in the debates. But Erwin doesn't stop there. He gives the reader a great blessing by continuing to follow the line of faithful Christians throughout the twentieth century, introducing us to the prominent men and events, as well as the struggles, of the church during this time. Erwin then brings the book up to today, mentioning things like Michael Shank's Muscle and a Shovel and events like Polishing the Pulpit. In addition to briefly giving the history of 300+ years of the Restoration Movement, Erwin makes this book practical, by also showing examples of faithfulness and unfaithfulness, and how those ebbs and flows contributed to growth or decline in the church. Some of the topics you will find covered in this book: *Christian Union*The Non-Institutional Division*History of Schools of Preaching*The Influence of Christian Journals and Magazines*Struggles and controversies in the church*and much more Additionally, there are nearly a hundred photos scattered throughout the book.

Select Studies in Restoration History: 1700 – Present Day

Life of Knowles Shaw, Singing Evangelist (The Restoration Movement Library)

Baxter, William

Lessons from the Old Testament (Bible Lessons)

Tatum, Dorothy

Based on a true storyWith a heart overflowing with confidence during his senior year, high school student and football player, Gary, had no idea what nightmare awaited him. His Catholic faith—which he held dearly—was about to be put to the most severe test by a kind old man with unfathomable wisdom and Bible knowledge. 
From the halls of Catechism School to enormous libraries, this young man would not stop until he uncovered the truth.
Do you have the courage to join him?
"If you enjoyed Michael Shank's Muscle and a Shovel, you will love 'The Ivory Domino.'" (a reviewer)

The Ivory Domino

Henson, Gary

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