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The Myth and the Man:
Documentation regarding the history of the ministry of
Herbert W. ArmstrongThis information about the ministry of Herbert W. Armstrong is part of the Field Guide profile Herbert W. Armstrong -- The Myth and the Man.
The following is from a list of questions regarding Armstrong's ministry. To see the other questions on the list, click on the link at the end of this page.
Q. 7 The members of the Radio Church of God were so scattered in the early years of the organization—Surely Herbert W. Armstrong (HWA) would have wanted them to get together with one another even if there was no official congregation or minister in the area ... wouldn't he?
Please Note: Red highlighting has been added to some sections of the following to call attention to significant comments. CAPITALIZATION for emphasis was in the original documents.
Excerpt from "Should We Listen to Others?" by HWA, Good News magazine, May, 1960
"However, Scripture teaches against brethren assembling in small groups in private homes without a minister to lead them! You read in Acts 14:23 that Paul and Barnabas ordained elders in every church. There were no churches without ordained leaders. If you did not read the article in the Good News on this point of a few brethren in a locality meeting together when there is no minister, write in for it. THIS OUR MEMBERS ARE FORBIDDEN TO DO!"
[Hmmm... but what about "worship"?...]
"You can join THOUSANDS of our own church brethren in DAILY WORSHIP, by sitting quietly before your radio while The WORLD TOMORROW program is on the air. DO YOU?"
Complete article: "Should We Listen to Others?"
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