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Church Growth: Hiring the Right Preacher, Part 2
Just for fun, you know, I thought I’d take a look at the latest Abilene Christian College data on preacher salaries in the Churches of Christ. They gather data each year to help churches know what to pay and preachers … Continue reading
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Amazing Grace: Nadab and Abihu
Thanks to Kris’s comment, I’ve now listened to Dr. Rodney Plunkett’s excellent sermon on this subject. I’ve now added his thoughts to my own, thereby moving ever closer to the definitive debunking of the Nadab-and-Abihu argument. For those not familiar … Continue reading
Interpreting the Bible: Big Rocks Go in First!
Several years ago, our then minister, Buddy Jones, preached a powerful sermon. He begin with a large, clear glass. Maybe it was a brandy snifter. He began by talking about how busy we all are. He placed some large smooth … Continue reading
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Interpreting the Bible: Returning to Eden
1. Genesis 1. We study Genesis 1:26-28 first- Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, … Continue reading
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Interpreting the Bible: Introduction/Common Mistakes
It’s time to talk a little hermeneutics. “Hermeneutics” is the study of how we interpret writings, especially the Bible. And, of late, it’s become quite the controversial subject in the Churches of Christ. Obviously enough, to properly understand the scriptures, … Continue reading
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Sodom, Gomorrah, and Illegal Aliens, Part 1
We’ve been studying Abraham at church, and we eventually found ourselves talking about Sodom and Gomorrah. Looking for some depth, beyond the obvious condemnation of homosexuality, I pulled out the trusty computerized concordance to see what else the Bible says … Continue reading
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The Argument against the Instrument Based on History
Ultimately, the argument opposing instrumental music I find most intriguing is built on some very good history. For centuries the early church sang a cappella at a time when numerous musical instruments were available. And the early, uninspired Christian writers wrote extensively on … Continue reading
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Faith vs. Opinion: What Did Campbell Really Mean?
It’s been customary in the Churches of Christ since the time of Alexander Campbell to draw the fellowship line between faith and opinion. We base this on the famous saying of Campbell’s— In faith, unity In opinion, liberty In all … Continue reading
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Grace: Teaching for Doctrines the Commandments of Men
“But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” — Matt. 15:9 KJV What did Jesus mean when he rebuked the Pharisees with these words? More importantly, what do these words mean to us? Consider … Continue reading
