Recently, several tracts have been produced here at the McLish Avenue church of Christ by Ben Bailey, Timothy Sparks, and Cougan Collins. These tracts are available in Adobe Acrobat fromat. If you do not have a copy of Adobe Acrobat, please click here to get a free copy. If you would like additional copies of these tracts we would be glad to make these available to you free of charge. If you will Email us, we will be glad to send these to you. Our hope in writing these tracts is that they will help each of us introduce biblical matters to our friends and neighbors in an inoffensive, yet truthful way. Following is a list of each new tract we have produced.

The Purpose of Baptism, By Ben Bailey. This tract is a thorough study of the biblical purpose of baptism. It discusses how that baptism is not just an outward symbol or a dead sacrament, but is a command of God essential to man’s salvation. This would be a great tract for anyone who believes baptism is important but not essential.

Once Saved, Always Saved, By Ben Bailey. In this tract the popular denominational doctrine of “once saved always saved” is examined biblically. This tract is a combination of three articles which appeared in the Daily Ardmoriete. Many of our religious friends believe that once you have become a Christian you can never be lost. This tract shows how this doctrine is in direct conflict with the Bible.

The Proper Mode of Baptism, By Ben Bailey. There are many in our modern world who believe that baptism is sprinkling or pouring. This article offers two undeniable evidences ( the Scriptures and the testimony of the Greek language) to prove that baptism can only be performed by full body immersion. If you have a friend or neighbor who believes that sprinkling is an acceptable mode of baptism, this would be a great tract to give them.

The Identity of the New Testament Church, by Ben Bailey. Someone has rightly said, “There are as many denominations as there are seven eleven stores on every corner”. This tract discusses how God established only one church and then goes on to describe how one can know what is and what is not the church of the New Testament. This tract would be perfect for anyone involved in denominationalism.

Liberalism: Are We Drawing Closer to God? by Ben Bailey. The church of the Lord Jesus Christ is under attack from within. Many liberal minded thinkers are trying to change the Lord’s church into a denomination. This tract discusses how liberalism stems from three flawed mindsets: emotionalism, a relaxed view of Scripture, and human pride. This article clearly shows that liberalism does not help us draw closer to God. If you have a friend who is a member of the church of Christ and may be involved in liberalism, this tract may help them.

The Argument for Design, by Ben Bailey. This tract clearly shows how design demands a Designer. At a time when the creation of God is under attack by so many evolutionists, this tract challenges you to consider the evidence for Creation.

Is the Bible from God or Man? by Ben Bailey. Is the Bible verbally, infallibly inspired by God? Or, is it the figment of man’s imagination? This article affirms that the unique harmony, the precisely fulfilled prophecy, and the amazingly accurate scientific foreknowledge of God proves the Bible is inspired.

Is Jesus Coming Soon? by Ben Bailey. Often we sing the song “Jesus is coming soon.” In this tract you are asked to examine whether this song is true to the Word of God. The author offers three reasons why this song is not scriptural: its syntactical meaning, its blatant scriptural contradiction, its false teaching to visitors. While this is indeed a controversial subject, this tract is written in a spirit of love.

Are you Gambling with Your Soul? by Ben Bailey. Is it a sin for Christians to gamble? This tract biblically affirms that any form of gambling is sinful for the child of God. The author offers several biblical reasons combined with recent statistics to prove that gambling is wrong.

Smoking, the Tragic Effects, by Timothy Sparks. Is it a sin for the Christian to smoke cigarettes? This tract affirms that it violates several biblical principles and is sinful for the child of God. If you know someone who smokes cigarettes and claims to be a child of God, this is the perfect tract for them.

Drugs, Tobacco, & the Bible, by Timothy Sparks. In this tract, the author affirms that the use of any type of drug or tobacco is a direct violation of the Word of God. This is an excellent tract for our young people.

The A. D. 70 Doctrine Exposed, by Cougan Collins. Cougan Collins is a member of the church in Lone Grove, OK. He has done a superb job showing the fallacy and biblical inaccuracy of the AD 70 Doctrine. While there are some in the church who are trying to teach the Lord’s Coming is a past event, this article proves it is yet to come. This tract may be especially helpful if you know someone who is caught up in this false teaching.

Embracing Your God Given Role, by Cougan Collins. This tract discusses the role of women in the preaching and teaching aspect of worship. Many in our modern world are promoting a more active role for women in worship. The author affirms that women’s roles are not a cultural teaching of Paul’s day only, but are a biblical command for Christians of any age.