We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Brother Charles Calvin Balcom. While we rejoice in the hope of eternal life promised by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Brother Charles was a former minister here at the Oak Grove congregation, as well as many other congregations throughout the mid-west. […]
February 14th, is known as Valentine’s Day. It is a day in which we like to express our love for our “sweethearts.” On that day, we will give and receive Valentine’s cards, eat chocolate and quote love poetry to one another, “My love is like a red, red, rose that’s newly sprung in June…” We […]
There have been many wars fought throughout history. Wars of conquest. Wars of punitive action. Wars of liberation. Wars, battles, blood-feuds and the like have been taking place for as long as man has dwelled upon the earth. Prior to any of these earthly wars and battles, there was a spiritual warfare being waged by […]
Is the Church of Christ a Cult? This question arises because often the media or preachers in denominations make an accusation stating that churches of Christ are cults. In so doing, the public, or seekers of truth may be dissuaded to examine the churches of Christ to see what doctrine they teach. We want to […]
What is Repentance? Repentance is a change of life resulting from a changed attitude toward sin. One who has repented has turned from a life of sin toward a life of humble submission to God and His Word. There are many examples of this change of life found in the Bible. Such as the Christians […]
How Past Sins Can Lead to Regret Do you have something in your past that hinders you from doing the right thing in the present? Have you ever, in the past, done something for which you are now ashamed? I have! I am also pretty sure that anyone who is reading this article has, in […]
Many have tried to justify the consumption of beverage alcohol based upon the Gospel account of Jesus turning water into wine in the John 2:1-11. Let us begin to answer this question with the Biblical definition of the word, wine. In the New Testament, wine is translated from the Greek word oinos. This is a […]
I wanted to take a few moments and give a report of my mission work in India, from January 19 – February 5, 2016. Listen to the report given at Oak Grove church of Christ on February 28, 2016 HERE. A Brief History of the Work in India Jim O’Connor’s work in India began in […]
When was the first ever April Fool’s Day hoax? Have you ever thought about it? I submit to you that it must have been April 1, 6000 BC (roughly). It was not really a joke at all; it was a mean, horrible and malicious attack. I am talking about the very first April Fool’s Day […]
Often, as a gospel preacher, I am asked which Bible translation I would recommend. I always recommend the King James Version, the American Standard Version (1901) or the New King James version and personally prefer the King James. There are several considerations that I have taken into account when deciding upon these particular translations. Mainly, I […]