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Authority: Review of the Hester-Sungenis Debate

by Kyle Massengale

PINSON, Ala. (BNc) — On a Friday evening, an audience gathered at the Pinson High School Fine Arts Center to hear reason and evidences regarding the fundamental point of contention among the  ‘religious’ world today: “The Bible is the exclusive standard of authority for Christian faith and practice.”

Robert Sungenis, well known author and president of Catholic Apologetics International, an organization dedicated to teaching and defending Roman Catholicism, was set to defend his belief in additional authoritative sources.

David Hester, evangelist with the Springville Road church, affirmed the Bible as the exclusive will of God to man. Read more

PTSD: Recovering from war

by Bobby D. Gayton

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (BNc) — I served in the U.S. Army as a combat infantryman soldier during the Vietnam War. My tour of duty in Vietnam was Sept. 4, 1967, to Sept. 1, 1968. I was assigned to Alpha Company of the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Battalion, and 22nd Infantry of the 25th Infantry Division.

This unit was involved in four counter-offensives during my tour of duty.

During my military service, I was not a Christian. After my military service, I struggled with the events of Vietnam.

As I sought help from the doctors, I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This became my thorn in the flesh. Read more

Video: Google puts Dead Sea Scrolls online

JERUSALEM, Israel (BNc) – Powered by Google technology, The Israel Museum has now placed the Dead Sea Scrolls, the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th Century, online for consultation.

Though the move is obviously not specific to churches of Christ, BNc includes this news because it represents a significant development, differing from previous policy restricting access to the scrolls, that highlights even further the reliability of the Bible.

The direct link to the scrolls site is here.

Nepal school graduates first class

KATHMANDU, Nepal (BNc) – The Nepal Center for Biblical Study graduated its first class of six students Wed., Sept. 21.

“We had a beautiful day. There was a lectureship program. All of our students and guest preachers encouraged each other through message from the theme scripture, Luke 10:2, “The harvest is plentiful but laborers are few.” All of were encouraged,” wrote Director Gajendra Deshra.

In late 2008 the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver contacted Jerry Golphenee for information about the church in Nepal. Ralph Williams visited in Feb., 2009 and again with Bob Turner in Sept. The result is that the NCBS opened in Jan., 2010. Read more

Heritage Christian University receives G.I. Jobs award

FLORENCE, ALA. (BNc) – G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has awarded Heritage Christian University the designation of Military Friendly School. The 2012 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that do the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students. Read more

Guyana Christian University graduates ten preacher students

by Glenda Williams, BNc correspondent

LETHEM, Guyana (BNc)  — Graduation ceremonies were held July 13, for ten graduating students of Guyana Christian University, Lethem, Guyana. Tom Holland, President of GCU, traveled to Guyana and delivered the commencement address.

Approximately 75 were in attendance for the graduation ceremony and the reception for the graduates, family and friends. Read more

Biloxi MS church appoints elders

BILOXI, Miss. (BNc) – The Rodenberg church appointed elders yesterday, Aug. 21, after a year’s study about elders and spiritual leadership, and gathering congregational input, said preaching minister Bill Denton.

The elders are (from left) Joe Powers, Bill Denton, Russ Butcher, and Dwain Jones.

Mark Hodges, preacher and elder with the Long Beach church, participated in the ordination ceremony.

Photo: Bill Denton

Heritage approved to offer MDiv degree

FLORENCE, Ala. (BNc) – Heritage Christian University announced today that the Association for Biblical Higher Education approved the request to offer the Master of Divinity beginning with the Fall, 2011, semester.

The MDiv is widely considered the first professional degree for ministers.

HCU Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Bill Bagents noted of the approval, Read more

Memorize 100 Bible verses in 100 days

DENVER, Colo. (BNc) – Jon Warnes believes you can learn 100 Bible verses in 100 days. Over 1,500 people who have signed up to his program agree with him.

Jon began today a 100-day program of Bible memorization, using an event page on Facebook. The program will go through Sept. 5.

Jon will be listing the verses on a weekly basis on the event page and putting verses from previous weeks on his weblog. Read more

Kentucky churches to merge

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BNc) – Elders at the Watterson Trail congregation announced an official merger date with the Middletown church. In their bulletin for the week of May 15, they wrote:

As many of you know there have been discussions over the past few years regarding the possible merger of the Middletown Church of Christ and Watterson Trail Church of Christ. Both parties have established the necessary understanding to move forward with this merger. It is anticipated that all of the necessary paperwork will be completed to make May 15th the official date of this merger. We ask that we all continue to pray for this event and that the merger between our two families become one in fellowship and spirit striving to continue to build the family of God in Louisville. We look forward to members of the Middletown Church of Christ placing membership with us and laboring with us. Read more

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