Category Archives: Jack McNiel

Articles Written by Jack McNiel of the Oak Grove Church of Christ in Oak Grove, Mo. Jack’s lessons are independent of all other teachers at “Church of Christ Articles”. Though many of his views including an understanding of Biblical authority and God’s plan of salvation for mankind are identical to the other writers at this website, there are areas in which his teachings are different. He encourages anyone who reads his articles to utilize scripture to see if the things he teaches are according to the truth taught by the apostles and prophets.

The Beginning of Wisdom

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”   (Proverbs 1:7)  Solomon here teaches that true knowledge and wisdom can only be attained by one who has a proper respect for the Lord … Read More

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Genealogy

Harmonizing the Genealogy Accounts of Jesus From the time that sin first entered the world, God had made certain promises to mankind concerning a redeemer or “Messiah” who would eventually free him from the bondage of sin. This was first … Read More

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Poor in Spirit

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit The Lord began His great sermon, known as the Sermon on the Mount with these words, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) With these words … Read More

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