Huntington Church of Christ

Noah Webster defined "almost" as "very nearly but not completely". After hearing words of "truth and soberness" (Acts 26:25), King Agrippa said to Paul, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" (Acts 26:28). The American Standard Version says "with but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian." Paul's words obviously made sense to Agrippa, but it was not enough to sway his heart to obedience.

Many people read the articles printed in this bulletin and in The Huntington Herald. Many people smile and seem to agree with the message, but like King Agrippa, are unwilling to surrender themselves to Christ's teaching. King Agrippa was an "Almost Christian". Maybe you are too! Paul answered the King's excuse, "I would to God, that whether with little or with much, not thou only, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am" (Acts 26:29). Paul was willing to offer more "persuasion" if Agrippa would listen and obey. The same attitude prevails in the heart of the Christians that comprise the church of Christ in Huntington. Our desire is that you become a Christian today!

Through this medium and the local paper we reason with our friends concerning "righteousness and self-control" and often find the same response as Paul -- "Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a more convenient season, I will call thee unto me" (Acts 24:25). "Convenient Seasons" rarely come. Please don't be an "Almost Christian". Arise and obey God, If you have problems with our teachings "come now, and let us reason together" (Isaiah 1:18). Our soul's salvation is at stake. How much do we value it? The old hymn rings true: "Almost cannot avail; Almost is but to fail; Sad, sad, that bitter wail -- Almost -- but lost."