"...let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith"

Volume 2, Number 3

HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH EZINE

Enabling Christians to do good towards one another through patronization

Published every two weeks
by Joel Hendon
Piedmont, Alabama 36272
Tuesday, February 5, 2002
DISCLAIMER: Some articles and links to pages may be those which contain false doctrine. These are printed for those interested in learning more concerning others views. The fact that they are printed in this publication does not mean that we endorse them.

A brief look at The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
The 1887 Richmond Declaration of Faith, Click Here covers most of the beliefs of the majority of Quakers. My personal knowledge of this religion is somewhat limited. However, what little I have read concerning them has been that of strict adherence to their beliefs and of a non-violent nature. I heard a joke once that may have helped fashion my outlook towards them. It went like this:

A Quaker farmer who had put in a difficult day on his farm, came home and went to milk his cow. Numerous flies were harassing the cow and as she switched her tail to remove them, she kept mauling the farmer on the side of his head. After several such blows, he just about came to his wit's end, stood up and in a very exasperated voice proclaimed, "I cannot strike thee, nor can I curse thee, but I can twist thy confounded tail."

Quaker Worship

A Letter To The Governor of Barbadoes (1671)

Essential Truths (Quaker)

BAPTISMAL SERVICE FOR ABORTED BABIES

You really ought to read this, and view the pictures. Please click here.

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AN INTERESTING INSIGHT INTO THE ONCE INDEPENDENT NATION OF TIBET

You ought to also take the time to read this one:The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet

Here is another article concerning China's attitude toward Tibet. Click Here.

Here is an article from the Christian Science Monitor dated September 18, 1998, three years before terrorists destroyed the World Trade Centter. Britain Throws The Book At Nation of Islam

CLASSIFIEDS

CHULA VISTA BOOKS
Chula Vista Books is owned and operated by Mark and Teah McWhorter. We carry a wide selection of Bible related materials--ladies' books, childrens' materials, commentaries, apologetics, lectureship books, missions books, class books, debates, sermon books, church history, topical studies, Bible covers, Bibles, tracts, BCCs and more.

We also send out used book lists from time to time. Unfortunately we do not have a catalog at present but invite your inquiries. If you would like to be on our mailing list, send us your email address.

Mark McWhorter, 420 Chula Vist Mtn Rd, Pell City AL 35125, Phone 205-338-1843

BOOKS WANTED
I would be interested in any preacher(s)'s libraries that are not in use. I promise to put any and all books to good use, either by myself, or other preachers or preaching students. Please don't let them sit in boxes out in the garage. I would gladly pay for postage, and if you require, I may be able to purchase them from you. Please call or email, Tim Smith at: (805) 733-0487; EMAIL.

CHRISTIAN, RELIGIOUS, HOMESCHOOL BOOKS AND MORE
Lebanon, TN Phone: 615/443-3643

JADE Books is a family-owned business; we sell books by faithful Christians, reference books, Bibles/covers, Bible materials, homeschool books and more. We extend discounts whenever we can, especially to preachers and preaching school students! Visit our web site; use a credit card on-line, e-mail or phone to order CLICK HERE.

THE CHRISTIAN HOMESITE
The Christian HomeSite offers free sites to any church of Christ congregation. Absolutely no charge to the congregation, unless a unique address is desired. This is a personal web ministry and I have never asked for any support. Currently, it is one of the biggest church of Christ sites and we're always looking for more good material. I think every congregation should have at least an info page on the net, so people can find them when desired. Here is a page with required info to have a site: Click Here Terry Collins.

SPIRITBUILDING.COM
To help build your spirit for the contest of life, try Spiritbuilding CDs and books. We carry a broad selection of wonderful accapella CDs and tapes in a variety of styles and plan to add contemperary uplifting music soon as well. We offer books on church growth, home and family, and gift books. We also carry thousands of items that are not presently listed. If you'd like to buy with a 10% discount under retail and no sales tax just email us your order.

We carry any material by Zondervan, Baker, Word publishing, Word Entertainment, Kirkbride, Tyndale, Thomas Nelson, Howard, Veggie Tales, and hundreds more. As well, we carry most material published by brethren today including class curriculum, home school curriculum, and commentaries. Check us out CLICK HERE.

LINKS TO HELP MAKE YOUR DAY!

Wings of Hope

Traces of the Kingdom

BulletinGold Ezine

Secular Links of Value

Alabama's Scenic Byway

The International Gospel Hour

The Gospel Gazette Online

Household of Faith Ezine Archives

Massive # of study aids Links!

Christian Resources

MUSINGS OF JOEL
What a wonderful privilege it is to be able to pray to God. Straight to him. Did you know that there are some Christians(?) who don't pray. Or at best, only a short memorized prayer for saying when called upon to lead a public prayer.

I recall when I was a small boy and we attended services at a small rural congregation with only 4 or 5 adult men in attendance, when one would be called on to lead a prayer. Sometimes this one would say, "I'm going to ask brother John to lead the prayer". and brother John would do the same thing to another brother, who would pass it to still another. And sometimes when they ran out of brethren, the last one would say, "No, you go ahead". Then that one would be about stuck with it and would mumble a few words too softly to be understood.

Although somewhat amusing, it is really very pathetic. I suspect (and hope) that most of that was brought on because many of them were not well educated and I feel they were embarrassed and self conscious of their inability to speak well. Until this day, I find it more difficult to word a public prayer than a private one. I'm not as concerned that God will misunderstand my stammering and poor grammer as I am that those surrounding me will. But whatever the occasion, we ought to always pray without ceasing and not worry about anyone other the one we are addressing.

The Transfiguration

Jesus' transfiguration is recorded in Matthew 17: 1-8 and Mark 9: 2-10. The transfiguration of Jesus is one of the recorded events in Jesus' life which manifestly declares Jesus' singular greatness.

The facts of the transfiguration. Jesus took Peter, James, and John up into a high mountain (Matt. 17: 1). Jesus' transfiguration (change) is described as, "…his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light" (vs. 2). Mark adds that the shine of Jesus' clothing was unequaled (9: 3). Moses and Elias appeared, talking with Jesus (Matt. 17: 3). Peter, when seeing all that took place, wanted to make on the sight three tabernacles or places of worship. "One for thee (Jesus, dm), and one for Moses, and one for Elias," Peter explained (vs. 4). At this point, a voice was heard out of the cloud which had overshadowed them. The voice exclaimed, "…This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him" (Matt. 17: 5).

Lessons gleaned from the transfiguration. One lesson which stands out is man's thinking and God's thinking are often very different (cf. Isa. 55: 8, 9). Peter's suggestion to build three tabernacles was not good (Matt. 17: 4, 5). Peter, as a man, was wrong on numerous occasions. The Papacy and infallibility of Peter is patently a false doctrine. Another obvious lesson is the majesty and grandeur of Jesus. Two men could not have been found who were more spiritually representative than Moses the great law giver and Elias, the head of the prophets. Notwithstanding, the voice declared regarding Jesus, "…hear ye him." Paul wrote of Jesus that Christians are in Jesus' kingdom, Jesus is the firstborn of every creature, and he is the Creator (Col. 1: 13, 15, 16). Also, Jesus is the head of the church, and has all authority in heaven and earth (Col. 1: 18, Matt. 28: 18). Moreover, we are complete in Jesus (Col. 2: 10)

Beloved, it behooves us today to hear Jesus and Jesus only (2 Jn. 9-11). There is salvation in no other name (Acts 4: 12). Men and their creeds dull in comparison to Jesus and his splendor!
(Thanks to Don Martin for permission to reprint this article from his website Bible Truths)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COLVIN STREET CONGREGATION, ANNISTON, AL, ANNOUNCES NEW RADIO PROGRAM
For those in the listening area of WDNG (1450) AM in Anniston, Alabama tune in for the Colvin Street church of Christ's radio program on Sunday mornings. The time slot is 9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. CST

Regular speakers will be William B. Kughn and Elbert Lewis.

SOUTHEASTERN LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CHRIST
The future of the church rests on our ability to train effective leaders. There will always be a need for leaders to rise to the occasion as servants, Bible class teachers, ministers, deacons, and elders. Believing that such training should begin at an early age, Leadership Training for Christ provides an opportunity for youngsters, beginning in the third grade, to recognize and develop leadership skills.

Training is Biblical, practical, and in-depth. Leadership Training for Christ provides local congregations an opportunity to work with children and teens on a year-round basis. The second annual SELTC convention is being planned for March 29-31 in Mobile, AL. For more information please see our website Click Here or call 205-988-5808.

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE, SCOTTSBORO EXTENSION
The Bear Valley Bible Institute, Scottsboro Extension (BVBISE) is half-way through it's second year of operation under the oversight of the elders of the Broad Street Church of Christ in Scottsboro, Alabama. The school is an extension of the BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE of DENVER. 40 courses (and eight out-of-class mini-courses) completed over a four-year period lead to the Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree. The Associates Degree may be earned in half that time.

One course is taught each month (except July and December) in two all-day Saturday sessions along with outside assignments. The school is TUITION FREE. The only costs to the student are for required texts & materials, and a $5 fee each Saturday to help cover the teacher's expenses. The teachers are academically well-qualified and experienced gospel preachers who know and love the Bible as the verbally inspired and authoritative word of God, and who volunteer their time and work as a labor of love.

BVBISE is committed to training sound and able Bible teachers (men and women), and faithful gospel preachers for service in the kingdom of Christ. The format is designed to make this training possible for men and women who must continue their jobs and other pursuits while they study. Credit is given for previous college or preacher-school study. A preacher-school graduate may be able to earn the Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree in as little as four months of study. For more information please contact the Broad Street Church of Christ, 613 South Broad Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768. Phone: 256-574-2489. EMAIL

HIGHWAY 9 MEETING WITH GEORGE W. BAILEY
A Gospel meeting is scheduled for March 17 through March 20 at the Highway 9 church of Christ in Piedmont, Alabama with George W. Bailey from Dallas, Texas speaking. Brother Bailey is known throughout the brotherhood as one of the leading speakers of our time. Services will be Sunday at 9:30 and 10:30 A.M. and each evening at 7:00 P.M. with a period of congregational singing from 6:15 to 6:45 each evening before the regular service. So come early...you'll be glad you did.

PARTING SHOTS FROM JOEL Nadine & Joel Hendon

A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.
A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, but she does.

"Lead your life so you won't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip." -Will Rogers Jr.

Headline: Two Convicts Evade Noose; Jury Hung.

May God continue to bless his faithful children, wherever they are.

"A family is a unit composed, not only of children, but of men, women, an occasional animal and the common cold".--Ogden Nash

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Household of Faith Ezine is planned to be published every two weeks beginning in September, 2001. Materials in this are gleaned and compiled by the editor, Joel Hendon. Our purpose is to help present items of interest to New Testament Christians, to furnish a "meeting" place for Christians to help other Christians by doing business with them and for other such interaction.(...let us do good unto all men, especially unto them that are of the household of faith. Gal 6: 10). To submit any messages, articles, ads, announcements or comments, Click Here.

Policies & Charges: Subscription to this ezine is free and may be started simply by requesting it via email to the above address. All members and congregations of the New Testament church of our Lord may submit announcements which will be published free. Classified advertisements, likewise, will be published free until further notice. If the volume of ads becomes overwhelming, a small charge may become necessary. Under no circumstances will charges be made without notification to subscribers. We reserve the right to decline to publish any article, announcement, ads, or other such materials for any reason such as limited space, anything considered undesirable from a Christian's point of view, or any other reason. It is very likely that we will receive many more articles than we will be able to run. All submissions should be kept as concise as practical.

Copyright © 2002 by Joel Hendon

PARTING SHOTS FROM JOEL	Nadine & Joel Hendon
A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't. A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, but she does. "Lead your life so you won't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip." -Will Rogers Jr. Headline: Two Convicts Evade Noose; Jury Hung. May God continue to bless his faithful children, wherever they are.