Bro. William Woodson, long time
Bible teacher at Freed-Hardeman and David Lipscomb Universities, has done
the brotherhood a great service in producing the book mentioned above. First
published in 1994, the book is already in its fifth printing.
Author: CHANGE AGENTS AND CHURCHES
OF CHRIST (A Book You Need to Read)
The author has done a massive
amount of research to document his conclusions. He examines in great detail
the speeches and writings of Bros. Lynn Anderson, Rubel Shelly and Calvin
Warpula, leading proponents of "change" who are receiving wide attention
among our churches. He clearly identifies the items for which these brethren
are agitating. Among them are reducing the Churches of Christ to the status
of a denomination; toleration of instrumental music in worship; allowing
women leadership roles in worship services; questioning the role of baptism
in salvation; diminishing the authority of the Bible in the life and affairs
of the church; promoting fellowship with denominational bodies, etc.
With his depth of Bible wisdom
and his extensive knowledge of our brotherhood history, Bro. Woodson analyses
each of the proposals and with withering logic shows them to be false to
God's Word and untenable by those who claim to be simple New Testament Christians.
This book is one of the most valuable works produced in recent years. Every
preacher and elder who loves the church of Christ should get and read it.
It may be ordered from The Gospel Advocate Co., P. O. Box 150, Nashville,
TN 37202 or from The Firm Foundation Pub. House, P. O. Box 69, Damon, TX
77430.
