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Category Archives: How to Argue Like a Christian
How to Argue Like a Christian: Supplemental Thoughts
To the readers, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ — their Lord and ours – Guys and gals, Wouldn’t you … Continue reading
How to Argue Like a Christian: Nomenclature
I get emails. This one is from Roger Cook – First, some introductions. Jay, Mike Campbell is an elder at North Pointe Church of Christ (http://www.northpointecofc.org/) and has used your writings in some classes. I know I’ll probably get an … Continue reading
How to Argue Like a Christian: The Last-Verse-Read Argument
Perhaps the biggest failing of believers of all kinds is our persistent use of the last-verse-read argument. For example, in the Churches of Christ, we deny once saved, always saved (the perserverance of the saints), as we are Arminian in … Continue reading
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How to Argue Like a Christian: Answering
Now, the second-most common problem I observe in Christian discussion groups is the failure of one side to finish the conversation. For me, the common pattern is: a conservative Christian announces that progressives have no well-defined theology of when someone … Continue reading
How to Argue Like a Christian: Listening
I follow a number of Church of Christ internet forums. I don’t have the time to participate as I once did, but I do enjoy seeing what people find interesting or controversial – and I pitch in now and then. … Continue reading
How to Argue Like a Christian: Unsupported Accusations
Many of our authors make startling accusations against their opponents without giving any basis for the charge — and certainly nothing that allows their facts to be checked. Sometimes the charges are true. Sometimes they are not. But you just … Continue reading
How to Argue Like a Christian: Abusing the Language
Another reason that we in the Churches of Christ have trouble working things out amongst ourselves is our abuse of the language. In fact, a stranger to our publications would often be mystified by our use of words. Liberal For … Continue reading
