Br-0.3-Foreward
FOREWORD This message was delivered in an unusual series, so unusual that I have never heard of one like it before or since. The Grace Methodist Church, 4028 Calmont St., Fort Worth, Texas, sponsored a series of sermons by seven different preachers in the city in which each preacher was requested to speak on the background and distinctive position of the church of which he is a member. The series was held June 15-21, 1952. The complete program is given on the following page.
Each speaker was permitted to speak without any limitations or restrictions. The Grace Methodist Church is to be congratulated upon conducting this series in which candid and honest investigations could be made. I wish there were more similar studies.
Truth has nothing to lose from a sincere investigation. No matter who is right and who is wrong, the truth is right and all men should eagerly desire it. Jesus said, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32). The apostle Paul preached in Jewish synagogues, courts of royalty, prisons, and to the philosophers at Mars Hill. He did not let opportunities slip to preach the gospel. Neither should we! Hence, I was happy to accept the invitation of the Grace Methodist Church to speak on the topic, "The Distinctive Position of the Church of Christ." Naturally, the sermon is plain and pointed, but it is polite and courteous. All Biblical quotations used in the sermon are from the King James Version. This sermon was not preached from a written manuscript. It was delivered extemporaneously. The sermon lasted an hour, longer than ordinarily; but the subject covers so much material that it demanded a longer sermon than usual. However, the audience gave rapt attention from the beginning to the end. The sermon was taken down by tape recorder. This is it. We have placed the topical headings—which, of course, were not given in spoken form—in the manuscript for the benefit of the reader. This makes it more convenient for the reader to refer later to the various topics discussed. We are printing it in book-size form, so that the reader may more conveniently keep it in his library. We believe that this will increase the permanency and the usability of it.
We now present it to the public with the hope that it may be of interest and help to many who are anxious to know more about the church of Christ.
Leroy Brownlow
GRACE METHODIST CHURCH Invites You to Hear
JUNE 15 THRU 21 — 7:30 P.M.
SUNDAY NIGHT, JUNE 15
Rev. Claude Kendrick.................... .........Assembly of God MONDAY NIGHT, JUNE 16
Leroy Brownlow, MinisterPoly Church of Christ TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 17
Rev. Woodrow Fuller……..Supt. of Missions for Tarrant County Baptist WEDNESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 18
Rev. Daniel GroffArlington Heights Christian Church THURSDAY NIGHT, JUNE 19
Rev. E. LangenhorstSt. Alice Catholic Church
FRIDAY NIGHT, JUNE 20
Rev. R. W. Jabbenowski……………St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church SUNDAY NIGHT, JUNE 22
Rev. George ShearerThe Methodist Church Speakers Will Present Background and Beliefs
of Churches of Which They Are Members Transportation Provided Those Calling PE-9738
Baby Sanctuary or "Cry" Room will be open. Mothers may see and hear the service in comfort while their small children or infants rest in comfort.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
Hear These Speakers While Your Children Attend VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
At the Same Time JUNE 15 THRU 21 — 7:30 P.M.