Monthly Archives: November 2010

(Eph 4:17-24 ESV) 17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life … Continue reading →

Some readers have complained that they can’t subscribe to comments under the new system. This may not solve everyone’s problem, but often the problem turns out to be the requirement to confirm your subscription via an email. When you subscribe, … Continue reading →

I’ve compiled a list of Churches of Christ recommended by readers here over the years. I just realized that the recent post asking for recommendations in the Orlando area repeated an earlier post asking the same question, so that I … Continue reading →

(Eph 4:11-14 ESV) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to … Continue reading →

I get emails – Good day … My question concerns knowing or descerning God’s direction. Since receiving my master’s degree I had wanted to do a Ph.D.  However, since my master’s period I got involved in the church. I was … Continue reading →

Another explanation for what happened Here’s how I’ve got it figured – 1. Yes, Paul certainly created a body of oral teaching. So did Jesus, who wrote nothing for us himself. Rather, he left it to his apostles to remember … Continue reading →

I get emails – I’m writing you because I truly don’t know what else to do. I have been a member in good standing of the COC in Philadelphia for many years. By a journey I believe orchestrated by God, … Continue reading →

Scot McKnight’s blog, “Jesus Creed,” is among the most popular Christian blogs in the world. And he recently posted this question – How would you respond to someone who believes that instrumental music is not an acceptable form of worship? … Continue reading →

(Eph 4:7-10 ESV) 7 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to … Continue reading →

What writings claim to be apostolic traditions? There are some writings that claim to be preserved oral teachings of the apostles. For example, there is the Didache (“Teachings”), dated around 100 AD, which begins, The Lord’s Teaching Through the Twelve … Continue reading →