Preaching the Simple Gospel of Christ for 60+ Years
Joe Neil Clayton
November 28, 1928
— May 1, 2017
Joe Neil Clayton, Evangelist of the primitive gospel of Jesus the Christ for over 60 years, offers his books, papers and sermons to you via the web. Born in McAlester, OK in 1928 and growing up in Shawnee and Oklahoma City, he began serving as a preacher while attending Abilene Christian College.
He worked all over the United States — beginning in Texas, Oklahoma, Montana, Alabama, California — and for the last 10 years of his preaching career in Loma Rica, California, where he served as evangelist and elder. He lived with his daughter and son-in-law in Dallas, TX and attended the Campbell Rd. church of Christ until his passing on May 1, 2017. He leaves a family of 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren who serve the Lord.
Teaching to the end….
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ offers the free gift of salvation to any who will meet the requirements He has connected with that salvation. It is in this manner that the contents of this website is offered to any who desire to use or study the material included in it.
It was always his endeavor to seek and present only divine truth, with no contamination of human opinion or commandment. This task is not too difficult, if the student of the Will of God is willing to learn only what God reveals, and yields his will to that of God. There is in this offering the conviction that the Bible, and especially the New Testament, needs no human revision or addition.
It was not his purpose to garner praise for himself. Please give your praise only to God, if any of the writings offered on this site help you to learn the Way of salvation, or guide you in your Christian life.
Joe Neil Clayton,
Evangelist
Religious works addressing issues of today for Christians and churches alike
Each title is linked to the printable version or e-book available for Kindle reader or app.
First published 1972 · Revised 2009
An examination of the usefulness of the famous slogan devised by Thomas Campbell, in the dawn of the Restoration Movement, to the reviving of the cause of Christian Unity, and the enlargement of its principles in his pamphlet entitled Declaration and Address.
"If you have not read Joe Neil Clayton's Thunderous Silence Of God, brother you are missing a real treat. Much that we read brings tears to our eyes like those of Jeremiah for the drifting of God's people… Those who read The Thunderous Silence Of God will rejoice with renewed spirits. Brother Clayton tells the stories of both history and scripture with clarity… Chapter Five is worth the price of the book!"
— Ron Halbrook, Truth Magazine, May 16, 1974
Completed 2016 · Final work before his passing
Suggested by Terry Bennett of Dallas, TX, this was the last work Joe completed before his death. It addresses the wonders of Jesus and his power as God over the devil, sin, the elements of the earth and the weather itself. He was truly the Impressive Messiah.
Copyright 2003
A commentary on the church of Jesus Christ, its demise and restoration in America from 1800 to the present.
Written 1999
A treatise on American Christians and the subject of stewardship in the land blessed with so much. Subtitled Affluence and the Christian.
For American Christians
A book written for American Christians addressing the trials and tribulations unique to our country and form of government — giving a different perspective from Christians in the rest of the world on how we should deal with it.
Commentary on Romans
A commentary on the Letter to the Romans by the Apostle Paul. Dealing with all of the issues and greatness of the Roman church before the Apostasy.
New Release
A class taught by Brother Clayton now edited as a commentary for any Christian studying Mark's Gospel. Even though John Mark was refused by Paul for the second journey, he later became a helpful minister. His record of the life of Christ is written to the Roman followers in their way of speaking and writing.
Written for bulletins and papers over the years
Various articles written by Joe Neil Clayton for church bulletins or papers over the years. These materials are offered freely for your use and to the glory of God.
Bible study materials for your use and to the glory of God
Various class material written by Joe Neil Clayton over the years. These materials are offered freely for your use and to the glory of God.
Old Testament Studies
New Testament Studies
Discipleship & Outreach