The Salvation Army

by David Weaks I wonder how many people know that the Salvation Army is a church. The only time you see them is at Christmas time when the red kettles and bell ringers show up at entrances to shopping malls. How many times have people tossed money into the kettle, accepted the cheery “God bless…

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If Christ Built Only One, Where Did They All Come From?

by Jefferson David Tant At the beginning of the gospel age, there was but one church, and now, 2000 years later, according to some reports, there are over 1,200. How did this happen? People wonder where they all came from. Is this division and confusion what Christ intended? Let’s examine this situation to see just…

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The Holiness Movement

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/The-Holiness-Movement.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: I Thessalonians 5:16-28   I.         Pietism took off during the 1600’s with Philipp Jakob Spener (1635-1705)             A.        Eventually a denomination form that was referred to as the Moravian church             B.        From here we skip ahead to the early 1700’s II.        John Wesley (1703-1791)             A.        He was raised in the Church of England and eventually…

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Love the article on the Salvation Army

Question: Hey Brother, Love the article on the Salvation Army. It really opened not only my mind but the mind of others. Thank you. Continue the work. God bless you. Answer: I’m glad you found the material useful in your studies.

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When Is One Bidding Godspeed to Another’s Error?

by Kenneth E. Thomas One may be prone to say, “Why, that’s a silly question, everyone knows the answer.”  Not so fast my good friend and or my brother in Christ; the answer may not be quite as easy as you first thought. I will take a stab at a partial answer by citing some…

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You shouldn’t judge the Salvation Army on doctrine. See their works instead

Question: After reading your article I was rather puzzled about your thinking. I understand you are a church that focuses only on spiritual work, yet I see you are mixing, doctrine, church administration, church practice, and social work all in one comment. As a fellow Christian let me share some thoughts on this, I do certainly…

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You make no attempt to understand the Salvation Army

Question: I just read with much displeasure the article, “Can Christians Help Support the Salvation Army?” I am admittedly somewhat biased as a third-generation Salvationist, but I found your posting quite misleading. It makes no attempt to understand the Salvation Army doctrines and looks simply to highlight doctrinal differences with other denominations. A few points…

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It’s obvious you have little to do but bash other religions

Question: Regarding “Should Christians Help Support the Salvation Army?” It is obvious that you have very little to do but bash other religions. Maybe I should do one about yours. No, that would make me just as un-Christian as you! Answer: Quite a broad generalization based on one sermon outline. My job as a preacher…

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Can Christians Help Support the Salvation Army?

by Danny Pettus Christians are at liberty to support many things other than the church of our Lord, but false doctrine is not one of those things. You may have had someone come to your door selling this or that for a certain denomination. You might go to a store and be approached by someone…

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What is the creed book for the Salvation Army?

Question: I was reading your articles about The Salvation Army and I cannot seem to locate a “creed book” that you quote. I also believe that what you practice and preach is false. I also believe that the legalism you practice will be the end of your ministry. I shall pray for you and your false…

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Legalism and The Salvation Army

by Sam Stinson “There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?” (James 4:12). A man named Johnny Harsh, who calls himself a captain in the Salvation Army, has faced media scrutiny in recent days. Harsh, by all accounts a…

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Should Christians Support the Salvation Army?

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II John 5-11   I.         Would you consider it right to drop money in a Catholic church’s collection box? Would you send monthly tithes to a Methodist church?             A.        For Christians following the New Testament, the answer is a strong “No.”             B.        We don’t agree with the teachings of these denominations, so why…

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