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The Christ,
The Cross, and The Church
by Larry Hafley
This
new work by Larry Hafley discusses issues that are
current among brethren with reference to salvation
and the church. His material begins with a discussion
of salvation, showing that man has free will to choose
to be saved or lost. In this section, Hafley demonstrates
that God affects man through the word, just as Satan
appeals to man through his words. In conjunction with
the discussion on Calvinism and salvation, Hafley
also resents an excellent chapter on the perseverance
of the saints.
There
are two chapters that contrast the Lord's church with
denominationalism. Inasmuch as these topics are so
rarely covered in much of today's preaching, this
material is especially relevant. Some brethren are
still preaching the identifying marks of the New Testament
and, in so doing, giving honor and glory to the God
who revealed the church rather than exalting themselves.
This is followed by an excellent chapter on "What
Must I Do To Be Saved?"
In
his chapter "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross," Hafley
emphasizes that one stays near the cross by adhering
to the teachings of Christ Jesus. To the degree that
one departs from God's revelation, he moves away from
the cross, without regard to how much piety he may
claim.
The
chapter entitled "The Bodiless Spirit of Error" addresses
a change in mindset among brethren that inevitably
leads to apostasy. By the bodiless spirit concept,
Hafley means that this mindset is looking for an issue
with which to be identified. The error to which this
mindset may attach itself may be the divorce and remarriage
issue, the creation issue, or some other. However,
the mindset is developed long before the issue becomes
focused.
In
"What Is Wrong With The Church of Christ," brother
Hafley addresses the complaints that critics within
the church are making about the church. These include:
"too much emphasis on doctrine," "there's not enough
love shown," "preachers call names," "we need more
preaching on grace," and such like complaints. Brother
Hafley clearly identifies the hook that hides under
these baits so that brethren will not be deceived
by those who are undermining the pattern of the New
Testament church.
This
book contains excellent material that will be appreciated
by those who wish to cling to the teaching of New
Testament scripture.
Order
from:
Truth
Bookstore
(1-800-428-0121)
Price:
$12.95
