Monthly Archives: September 2010

Ephesians: Introduction; 1:1 – 10, Part 2

(Eph 1:3-6 ESV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,  4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation … Continue reading

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Ephesians: Introduction; 1:1 – 6, Part 1

My church’s adult Bible classes are all studying Ephesians for the fall quarter. The church staff has provided me with copious notes and even a poster for each lesson. I’ll be writing my own stuff. I won’t entirely ignore the … Continue reading

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Colossians: The Instrumental Music Question, Part 2

The text Now, I guess it’s time for Colossians – (Col 3:12-16 ESV) 12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,  13 bearing with one another and, if one has … Continue reading

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Colossians: The Instrumental Music Question, Part 1

We’ve covered instrumental music countless times on this blog, and long-time readers may well be tired of the question. But Col 3:16 is next up for the class I’m teaching, and  this will be a lesson taught in just for … Continue reading

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Recommendation for a Church in Pittsburgh?

Do you know of any good churches in the Pittsburgh area? I would definitely be interested in progressive Churches of Christ, though not exclusively. My wife and I just moved here a few weeks ago, and we’re searching for a … Continue reading

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The Age of Accountability: Conditional Immortality: The Nature of Damnation

We now have to consider a more biblical understanding of damnation. It damnation isn’t eternal torture, just how bad can it be? Should we still be motivated to seek and save the lost? If the damned will simply be destroyed, … Continue reading

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