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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Thinking Out Loud About Elder Training
[I'm sticking this post to the top of the stack for a few days to encourage further comment -- pro and con.] (1 Cor 9:25) Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get … Continue reading
CENI: Necessary Inferences
The “NI” in CENI is necessary inference. Now, I majored in mathematics, and to us mathematicians, an inference is not “necessary” unless it is proven to a mathematical certainty. The Church of Christ approach to necessary inference is something else. … Continue reading
Unity in Diversity
Thanks to Edward Fudge, I’ve discovered Unity in Diversity, a web site that includes most of the writings of Carl Ketcherside. Ketcherside is routinely vilified by many among the conservative Churches of Christ because he helped initiate the progressive movement. … Continue reading
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Tagged Carl Ketcherside, Church of Christ Links, edward fudge, Uncategorized, Unity in Diversity
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Ed Stetzer on Reversing Our Decline: The Cure, Part 1
Any correct answer will blame us all — our institutions, our elders, our ministers, and our members. And while the members are hardly free from fault, I think those with the greatest influence get most of the blame — our … Continue reading
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Tagged Church of Christ Links, Ed Stetzer, eldership, legalism, preaching, Uncategorized
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God Makes Surprise Visit
According to a recent article in The Onion, God Himself recently made a surprise visit to a North Carolina church (and I quote) – FAYETTEVILLE, NC—Parishioners at the First Presbyterian Church were left stunned and in awe of His glory … Continue reading
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Tagged Church of Christ Links, patternism, The Onion, Uncategorized
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CENI: Binding Examples
As we considered in the earlier posts in this series, the “E” in CENI stands for “examples,” generally spoken of as approved examples or binding examples. Now, originally, the idea was a simple one: any approved example certainly shows that … Continue reading
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Tagged CENI, Church of Christ Links, command example necessary inference, Uncategorized
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Ed Stetzer on Reversing Our Decline: Denial
At this point, we pick up with Stetzer’s 2009 post, building on the 2008 post we’ve just covered. The SBC declined again this year in both membership and baptisms. You can read the news story here. There is some encouraging … Continue reading
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Tagged Baptist, Church of Christ Links, Ed Stetzer, Southern Baptist Churches, Uncategorized
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ACU Church Relations Services
Abilene Christian has expanded its online church relations services. Click on the link for their invaluable minister/missionary salary survey, ministers support network, health insurance program for churches, among many other services provided to the Churches. So far as I can … Continue reading
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Tagged Abilene Christian University, ACU, Church of Christ Links, Uncategorized
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The Blue Parakeet/Ed Stetzer: A Conversation About the Flood and Inerrancy
The scene is a table in a smokey barbecue restaurant. An elder (Ed), a deacon (Dan), and the head of the adult Bible class program (Harry) are eating to discuss curriculum. Harry: I really appreciate you all joining me for lunch. … Continue reading
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Tagged biblical inerrancy, Blue Parakeet, Ed Stetzer, Genesis flood, Scot Mcknight, Uncategorized
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