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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Church of Christ Deism: In Response to Alan
Alan Rouse was kind enough to critique the first post in this series in considerable detail, and I’ve been too tied up with GraceConversation and some other things to give Alan’s comment the response it deserves. So … finally … … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, charismatic, Church of Christ Links, deism, miracles, Uncategorized
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Church of Christ Deism: The Old Testament Background, Part 3
Joel Perhaps the most famous prophecy of the Spirit among the Churches of Christ is from Joel, because Peter preached this scriptures in Acts 2 — (Joel 2:28-31) ‘And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 2, charismatic, Church of Christ Links, D.A. Carson, deism, Holy Spirit, Joel, miracles, Old Testament, Showing the Spirit, spiritual gifts, tongues, Uncategorized
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Church of Christ Deism: The Old Testament Background, Part 2
The Prophets and Writings In the Psalms and Prophets we see, of course, the work of the Spirit through God’s prophets. And we see many powerful stories of how God’s Spirit led his prophets to confront kings, challenge the people … Continue reading
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Church of Christ Deism: The Old Testament Background, Part 1
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in the last few years has been to treat the Old Testament with the respect it deserves. As Paul wrote Timothy, (2 Tim 3:16-17) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for … Continue reading
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The New Perspective: Justification and Pope Benedict XVI
I’ve been reading a new book by N. T. Wright called Justification: God’s Plan and Paul’s Vision, in which Wright responds to a challenge of his work by John Piper, The Future of Justification: A Response to N. T. Wright, … Continue reading
Backgrounds of the Restoration Movement: Manufacturing a Christian Protest
This is from Phil Cooke’s “The Change Revolution” – On June 2nd, a protest march was staged outside the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was Christians protesting the release of the new video game by Electronic Arts called Dante’s Inferno … Continue reading
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Churches of Christ: On Looking for a Church Home
I get emails – Jay, I’ve just finished reading (mostly) and skimming (partly) your series on the future of the progressive movement in the Churches of Christ. My wife and I are looking for a new church, and yes, we … Continue reading
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Elder Training: An Idea
A while back, I posted a survey asking how many would be interested in a two-day elder training program here in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The total “yes” responses was 31. Jim K has now asked where this idea stands. Given that … Continue reading
Small Groups: Community Service
I get emails: Hi. I lead our church small group program. I read a response from you to a blog concerning Sunday night church and was interested in what you said your church does. You said that your groups purposely … Continue reading
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Tagged community service, small groups, Uncategorized, volunteering
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