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Replanting a Church: Community, Part 1

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. d. Envision an Acts 2 commitment to fellowship (Acts 2:44-45). … Continue reading

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Dialogue with Robert Prater: Robert’s Doctrine of Apostasy, Part 1

A few days ago, Robert Prater, pulpit minister in Shawnee, Oklahoma, wrote an extensive reply to my earlier post to him. At long last, Robert explains which doctrines are salvation issues and which are not (this is the question that … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: Shrinking Congregations, Part 4 (Community)

Alan Rouse noted in an earlier comment that congregations won’t lose members if the congregation is a genuine community. I agree. Community is a critically important part of the Kingdom. I’d just want to emphasize that the way we do … Continue reading

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Renewing Our Worship: The Lord’s Prayer, Part 2

The Lord’s Prayer is rich with meaning, and if we’re going to start actually reciting it, we need to delve deeply into its meaning. I mean, the problem with any fixed form of prayer is the tendency to recite it … Continue reading

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Renewing Our Worship: Announcements and Talking in the Aisles

No, announcements aren’t in the five acts of worship. And, yes, people pretty much hate announcements. But your attitude toward announcements says a lot about your understanding of what the Bible really says about the assembly. You see, as crazy … Continue reading

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Understanding 2 John 9: Do I Have to Have Perfect Doctrine to Go to Heaven?

I’ve been chatting with a number of well-known authors about “tests of fellowship,” that is, doctrines that you have to get right to go to heaven. I’ve been repeatedly astonished to learn that some of our preachers actually insist that … Continue reading

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