Monthly Archives: February 2010

Moderation, Etc.

For those new to the blogging world, to “moderate” comments is to require that I pre-approve them before they appear on the site. I rarely moderate comments. I wish I never had to do it at all. If I politely … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Supper: The Daily Sacrifice

(Exo 29:38-46)  “This is what you are to offer on the altar regularly each day: two lambs a year old. 39 Offer one in the morning and the other at twilight. 40 With the first lamb offer a tenth of … Continue reading

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Perseverance: Hebrews 3

I love Hebrews. I find it easier to follow than Paul. I mean, the author — whoever he or she may be — wrote clear, direct prose. Hebrews speaks to me. And so I want to address the Perserverance of … Continue reading

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The Fork in the Road: “Will Worship”

When we in the Churches of Christ disagree over how to conduct the Sunday assembly, at some point someone will inevitably accuse the other side of “will worship.” And will-worship is sin. The assumption is that “will worship” means worshiping … Continue reading

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Hermeneutics: Email about Noninstitutionalism

I get emails – I recently began attending a noninstitutional church, not because of its noninstitutional doctrine, but simply because it is a great group of people and the fundamental (salvation) issues of Christianity are well preached. However, hearing the … Continue reading

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Jack Exum, Rest in Peace

I just received a note from Jack Exum, Jr. regarding his father, which I excerpt below – Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Well as you read from my sister-in-law, Linda, dad passed away on Sunday the 7th. He was … Continue reading

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Perseverance: Re-Introducing the Subject

The last post of this series has generated well over 300 comments — which I think is a record for One In Jesus. I had no idea! I have to conclude that if perseverance is determined by argumentative tenacity, the … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Supper: The Blood of the Covenant

Let’s go back and look a little more deeply into what Jesus actually said when he instituted the Lord’s Supper. (Mat 26:26-29)  While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, … Continue reading

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The Sacred Sandwich: Phillipe, the Postmodern Evangelist

The Sacred Sandwich is always good for a bit of Calvinistic/Evangelical humor. Check out the Postmodern Evangelist. And, yes, there is such a thing as Calvinistic humor. Of course, that’s what makes the Sacred Sandwich such a rare treasure.

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Faith Lessons by Ray Vander Laan: “My Yoke Is Easy”

Jesus taught, (Mat 11:28-30)  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you … Continue reading

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