Monthly Archives: March 2009

Most American Idol Finalists Involved in Leading Worship

Not that I’d ever watch anything so frivolous — or, you know, involving instrumental music — but it’s fascinating that MTV has learned (and reported!) that six of the remaining contestants either lead worship or otherwise participate in Christian music. According … Continue reading

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An Email About Baptism

Jay:Thank you for OneinJesus.info. Everyone there helps to challenge and push me on toward a closer and deeper understanding of God, the Lordship of Jesus, and the power of the Spirit. That said please help me with a puzzling question. … Continue reading

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Despair: One In Jesus in the Finals

I just got this email from Theobloggers – You’re a finalist for a Christian Blogger Award at this year’s Christian Bloggers Luncheon at the Tulsa Workshop. Please advertise this on your blog and encourage people to visit http://vote.theobloggers.org to cast … Continue reading

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Time

It’s been an interesting last few days. I’ve been sent three books to read and review, a commentary on Hebrews, Baptist Sacramentalism 2, and Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus. This way, I get them free. Pretty cool. But … Continue reading

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Have You Got the Money, or the Money Got You?

You’ll be humming this all the way through the Sunday morning collection –

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Dialogue with Robert Prater: Reflections on the Conversation with Robert

I’m been reflecting on this series of posts. What lessons might I learn from the back and forth? The reason I undertake these conversations is for the benefit of the readers. I’ve always thought the best way to persuade those … Continue reading

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Dialogue with Robert Prater, Part 6

As before, I’ve edited out portions of Robert’s comment from yesterday, not out of lack of respect, but to simplify the reading. And I’m not going to respond to arguments I’ve already responded to. And this discussion is not about … Continue reading

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How to Argue Like a Christian: Unsupported Accusations

Many of our authors make startling accusations against their opponents without giving any basis for the charge — and certainly nothing that allows their facts to be checked. Sometimes the charges are true. Sometimes they are not. But you just … Continue reading

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Dialogue with Robert Prater, Part 5

I’ve edited several of Robert’s paragraphs from his comment posted earlier today. This is no disrespect. Rather, I just don’t want to unduly test the readers’ patience. The full text of his comment is still posted. <snipped introduction> First of … Continue reading

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How to Argue Like a Christian: Abusing the Language

Another reason that we in the Churches of Christ have trouble working things out amongst ourselves is our abuse of the language. In fact, a stranger to our publications would often be mystified by our use of words. Liberal For … Continue reading

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