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Larry Cheek on The Preacher Search: Lessons for Churches Searching for Preachers, Part 6
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Category Archives: Church of Christ Doctrinal Issues
John L. Edwards, An In Depth Study of Marriage and Divorce
It’s taken me far too long, but I have finally gotten the answer for the readers who want to obtain John L. Edwards’ excellent An In Depth Study of Marriage & Divorce. The book is out of print, but Br. … Continue reading
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Worship: Dressing for the Assembly, by Alexander Campbell
The following is from an 1839 article by Alexander Campbell, “Worshipping Assembles — No. I / The Appearance of Things”: Our meetings of all sorts are greatly defective in many respects, and in none more visibly than in the dress and … Continue reading
Posted in All, Real Worship, Worship/Assembly Planning
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The Fork in the Road: In Reply to Greg’s Comment
Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own. – James Barrie, Rectorial Address, St. Andrew’s, May 3, 1922 Before impugning an opponent’s motives, even when they legitimately may be impugned, answer his arguments. – Sidney Hook, “The Ethics … Continue reading
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The Future of the Churches of Christ: On Congregational Autonomy, Part 2
As Americans, the idea of valuing accountability and submission is entirely foreign. We are strong believers in self-determination, independence, and freedom — defining “freedom” as freedom from anyone else’s control. But this is not the New Testament concept of freedom. … Continue reading
The Future of the Churches of Christ: On Congregational Autonomy, Part 1
Historically, the Churches of Christ have confused autonomy with isolation. Indeed, the thought of a congregation being accountable to another congregation in any meaningful sense is considered heresy. And I must say, I find little appeal in the Methodist model, … Continue reading
Instrumental Music: An Email Regarding Proving God’s Will
I get emails – From reading several of your posts, it seems that you have a flawed application and understanding of authority (especially in light of vocal music only). I will lay forth two basic arguments: First, the Bible teaches … Continue reading
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The Fork in the Road: “The Way of UNITY between “Christian Churches” and Churches of Christ,” Part 11
In response to my comments on the Holy Spirit, Greg Tidwell posted an extensive quote from Robert Richardson, The Office of the Holy Spirit (Bosworth, Chase and Hall, Cincinnati: 1872), p. 11. You cannot imagine my delight in learning that Greg … Continue reading
