Spiritual Guidance

An honest look at sporting competition and how many aspects conflict with the Christian values of meekness and gentleness. Lists alternatives.Click link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can...

An essay showing why singular pronouns, such as "Thee" and "Thou," are more accurate in addressing God than a sometimes-plural pronoun like "You" and "Your."Discusses why the King James translators retained the singular pronoun as found in the original...

A copy of the address made to the Lancaster County (Pa.) Historical Society. 20 pagesIncludes questions from the audience and answers.Click link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can be mailed...

Examines ten concepts to Christian living including: Humility, Submission, Obedience, Likemindedness, Brotherhood, Concern for the Weaker Brother, Self-Denial, Nonconformity to the World, Separation From the World, and Nonresistance. 50 pagesClick...

A brief explanation of most of the church's beliefs. 63 pagesClick link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can be mailed to: Apostolic Christian Writings Fund - PO Box 404, Pontiac,...

This document discusses what the Bible says about repentance and becoming converted. It shows how true repentance contrasts with a mere "acceptance" of Christ. 24 pagesClick link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s...

Focuses on the results of a wider spiritual pathway. It refers to the correlation between doctrine and order, and indicates how a wider way can affect doctrine. It discusses the threat of casualness, and the Bible's plea to be "perfectly joined together...

A short writing giving a positive insight on the principles involving a believing woman's long hair and its godly arrangement. A helpful, kindly essay showing the importance of a chaste and non-worldly appearance. 8 pagesClick link(s) below to...

A 62-page history on the origins and compilation of the sacred songs found in the Zions Harp Hymnal.Click link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can be mailed to: Apostolic Christian Writings...

A 20-page booklet describing the special characteristics that bind true believers in the close bond of brotherhood. A discussion of how a common practice of the Bible's teachings results in a closeness and warmth; and how diversity divides.This work...

This 24-page booklet is the story of how a 29-year-old man repented for his sins and became converted. It tells of the struggle and victory leading to becoming a new creature in Christ Jesus.Click link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like...

A booklet showing how many of our faith's practices convey and symbolize a deep spiritual meaning. 6 pagesClick link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can be mailed to: Apostolic Christian...

An essay showing that true spiritual growth is measured by fruit and obedience rather than by widespread knowledge. 9 pagesClick link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can be mailed...

Lists sixteen spheres of doctrinally subtle changes occurring in our time. This booklet describes the new thinking, and lists a sincere call to hold fast to a true, Biblically-based (and defined) doctrine. 24 pagesWe live in an era of change. Christian...

A treatise showing all aspects of the love of Christ. Gives explanation of how believers are to interact in love and esteem on a daily basis. Click link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can...

A book that defines God's part in salvation and man's obligation to follow the Bible's teachings. A positive discourse that explains how man, after turning to God in repentance, is thence empowered by God's Spirit and can fulfill the Word's teachings. 46...

Focuses on the variety of belief in American Christianity and how a soul is wise to refrain from granting legitimacy to anyone who professes Christ, yet has never experienced the new birth of repentance and conversion. 15 pagesThe booklet also provides...

A listing of major church beliefs with scriptural verses showing their Biblical origins. 9 pagesClick link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can be mailed to: Apostolic Christian Writings...

This booklet discusses the seriousness of the Christian's short stay on earth. It describes the believer's call to duty, to mission, and to service as seen from a Biblical viewpoint. 18 pagesClick link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like...

A summary of the experience associated with humbly bowing before the Lord Jesus Christ in true repentance, becoming converted, and living a godly life by His grace. 9 pagesClick link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support...

A treatise showing the necessity of avoiding false teachings. Cites the subtle dangers of faulty teachings that surround today's converted believer. 16 pagesAmong the falsehoods discussed are: infant baptism, bearing arms, eternal security, faith alone,...

A discussion of the "old-fashioned" repentence and conversion. It describes the attitudes whereby a soul is changed from the old life of sin and haughtiness to one of submission and obecdience, and focuses on the joy of bowing down to the Bible's truths...

A discussion of true Christian liberty. This document explains that liberty from sin and from the old Judaic law does not exempt one from striving to achieve godly standards of holiness.Click link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to...

A writing that shows how similar outlooks enhance unity in the church. 30 pagesClick link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can be mailed to: Apostolic Christian Writings Fund - PO Box...

A 12 page booklet showing the need for friendliness as a part of the Christian personality.Click link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can be mailed to: Apostolic Christian Writings Fund...

An allegorical discussion of the bricks that comprise the "fortress" of faithful living. 15 pagesEach belief and practice of the brotherhood represents a brick in the four-walled fortress as they are observed by each brother and sister. Thus, thousands...

Describes many of the paths so beneficial to the true believer: humility, obedience, self-denial, order, sound doctrine, simplicity, overcoming, and many more.A reminder that the wise believer in Christ should continue in the old, proven pathways of the...

Fond Expectations provides a foundational outlook for Christian parents who are striving to "train up" their children in the way they should go. 170 pagesThis ten-chapter book provides "a Christian parent's perspective on nurturing children."  In a...

Gives definition to the place of tradition in the Christian faith.As one perceives the Word and then applies it to everyday life, a visible tradition or traditions follow. This writing attempts to clear up the often-misunderstood concept of "tradition."...

A book focusing on the need for faith and a faithful life. It contrasts the popular contemporary doctrine of "faith alone" with the Biblical doctrine of faith and life. "Faith alone" is tied to eternal security and to casual Christianity. This book...

A positive summary of what the church offers in three areas: theology and doctrine; organization and administration; and faith and life. 24 pagesA handy booklet for those outside the church, and an inspiring reminder to those who have been in the church...

A 15-page booklet showing the need for encouragement among God's people.A discussion of how vital the pattern of encouraging one another is among the brethren. All believers need to be encouraged, and all need to give it to others.Click link(s) below to...

A positive review of church beliefs in twelve areas of study: conversion, authority, discipleship, standards, church discipline, closed communion, brotherhood, spiritual growth, Christian liberty, missions, perseverance, and doctrinal separation...

Explaines why believers in the Apostolic Christian Church do not wear crosses as a symbol of their faith.Millions of people use the cross as a symbol, yet there are some who don't. This short essay, carefully researched, explains why believers in the...

Eight booklets describing various aspects of church life: "The Holy Kiss," "The Prayer Veil," "Proving Candidates for Baptism," "Singings," "Noon Fellowship Hour'," "Separated Seating," "Closed Communion," and "Making a Covenant."Click link(s) below to...

An essay challenging the believer to determine if his or her lifestyle is causing harmony or disunity in the household of faith. 21 pagesClick link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can be...

Explains the need for the converted believer in Christ to exhibit Christian graces and kindness, while conducting business and shopping.It indicates the temptation the believer faces and he/she leaves the sanctuary for the business world. Is the believer...

Explains how the "faith system" of finding a marriage partner far exceeds the dating system in the world. 21 pagesThis treatise traces the details of how a single brother seeks God's will and makes a proposal of marriage, and how, after receiving a...

A discussion showing the positive fulfillment in following the church's defined pathways of godliness, and how it leads to enhanced love and Christian warmth. 22 pagesClick link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s...

A 90-page book describing the various areas of battle the true Christian must engage in, as he exists in a highly secularized culture.Click link(s) below to preview:Sample Page If you would like to support Perry’s Writings, donations can be mailed...