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Biblical Inspiration and Authority Statement, 1979 Annual Conference
Inasmuch as some members of our constituency are raising concerns about the Brethren view of the inspiration and authority of the Bible, and because our …
Standing Against the Advances of Apostasy
Editorial March/April 2013 Volume 48, Number 2 “Why do you stay with the Church of the Brethren?” That question arises, often coming from well-meaning persons …
2012 Annual Conference Reflections
1. Annual Conference was held at St. Louis, Missouri, July 7-11, 2012. On the Sunday of that week, St. Louis was recorded as the hottest …
Getting to Know 1 Timothy
Charles J. McGuckin The book entitled Getting To Know 1 Timothy, by Charles McGuckin, is a well done treatise on Paul’s first letter to Timothy. The …
Our Unchanging God
Editorial September/October, 2012 Volume 47, Number 5 In contrast to the changeableness of human beings, God is seen as one who is changeless. The unchangeableness …
“ISMS” That Are Polarizing the Church
Editorial July/August, 2012 Volume 47, Number 4 Several years ago during a conference for ministers in the Atlantic Northeast District, Dale Stoffer from the Ashland …
BRF’S Typical Response to Inquiries About Staying in the Denomination
July 1, 2012 Dear Brother/Sister, I am not sure that we ever met, but I assume that you know much about BRF beliefs and concerns …
Tattoos and Body Piercing
EditorialMay/June, 2012Volume 47, Number 3 The articles in this issue of the BRF Witness center on the concept of nonconformity to the world. See …
Non-Conformity — A Scriptural Teaching
The basis for the nonconformity teaching is Romans 12:2, “Be not conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds.” In …
Recent Concerns Related to the Homosexual Issue — May/June 2012
Recent measures by Church of the Brethren leadership seek to drastically reinterpret or disregard the 2011 Annual Conference decision on homosexuality. One subgroup that promotes …