Category Archives: Church of Christ Deism

Church of Christ Deism: The Word Has Been Confirmed Argument

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Those who wish to deny that God continues to act outside the laws of nature today make several arguments from scripture. The only one that ever seemed plausible to me is this one — Jesus promised the apostles the baptism … Continue reading →

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Church of Christ Deism: The Ephesians 4 Argument

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Jay F Guin

While the 1 Corinithians 13 argument is the classic argument that miracles ended at the completion of the New Testament (and not just among the Churches of Christ), some also argument from Ephesians 4. This is from an article by … Continue reading →

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Church of Christ Deism: That Which Is Perfect, Part 2

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Jay F Guin

The maturity argument There’s another possible interpretation. “Perfection” or “that which is perfect” (teleios) is always translated “mature” or “adult” elsewhere in 1 Corinthians. I could refer to maturity — especially maturing in love for each other. (1 Cor 2:6)  … Continue reading →

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Church of Christ Deism: That Which Is Perfect, Part 1

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Jay F Guin

There are a handful of passages that many — not just in the Churches of Christ — use to argue that the age of miracles ended with the completion of the New Testament. The most popular prooftext is found in … Continue reading →

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Church of Christ Deism: Background, Part 2

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Now, I urgently state that not all conservatives take these views, although many do. And some deny taking these views while stating a position that requires these results. For example, in Hawley’s correspondence course lesson, he writes, If healing is … Continue reading →

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Church of Christ Deism: Background, Part 1

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Jay F Guin

In this series of posts I want to explore the idea prevalent among the conservative Churches of Christ that miracles ended with the end of the apostolic age. Now, there are many among the progressive Churches who would reject the … Continue reading →

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