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Category Archives: Instrumental Music
Dialogue with Robert Prater: Robert’s Doctrine of Apostasy, Part 2 (Discipline)
Discipline issues Robert then asks, “How does one determine which teachings are significantly erroneous to warrant disciplinary action?” I would like to suggest that we already have the answer, except we need to add some important wrinkles. Obviously, the church … Continue reading
Posted in Grace, Instrumental Music, Uncategorized
Tagged All, apostasy, church discipline, Church of Christ Links
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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
Posted in Grace, Instrumental Music, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Christian debate, Church of Christ Links, fellowship, Robert Prater
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Instrumental Music: A Question About Transitions
In a recent Christian Chronicle article, it was noted that Churches of Christ in the United States had elected to omit 21 congregations that have added an instrumental worship service, but several other congregations with instrumental services had been included … Continue reading
Dialogue with Robert Prater: Reflections on the Conversation with Robert
I’m been reflecting on this series of posts. What lessons might I learn from the back and forth? The reason I undertake these conversations is for the benefit of the readers. I’ve always thought the best way to persuade those … Continue reading
Dialogue with Robert Prater, Part 6
As before, I’ve edited out portions of Robert’s comment from yesterday, not out of lack of respect, but to simplify the reading. And I’m not going to respond to arguments I’ve already responded to. And this discussion is not about … Continue reading
Posted in Grace, Instrumental Music, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, Instrumental music
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Dialogue with Robert Prater, Part 5
I’ve edited several of Robert’s paragraphs from his comment posted earlier today. This is no disrespect. Rather, I just don’t want to unduly test the readers’ patience. The full text of his comment is still posted. <snipped introduction> First of … Continue reading
Posted in Grace, Instrumental Music, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, false doctrine, Instrumental music
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Dialogue with Robert Prater, Part 4
I’m stating my point a different way this time, as it’s obvious that Robert is not hearing what I’m trying to say. I earlier wrote a post pointing out that it is inadequate for those in the conservative Churches of … Continue reading
Posted in Grace, Instrumental Music, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, Instrumental music
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Dialogue with Robert Prater, Part 3
Robert responded to my post of yesterday, and I’m glad he did as he raises questions that need to be addressed. As before, his original comment iis italics. This is a very long post, but Robert advocates for his position … Continue reading
Dialogue with Robert Prater, Part 2
Robert Prater wrote a lengthy, thoughtful comment to my earlier post on elision (skipping steps of logic). As I hate typing in those little comment boxes, I respond by means of this post. His comment is restated here in italics. … Continue reading
Instrumental Music: The Temple Argument
[This is a comment I made elsewhere that seemed too important not to post.] When Paul returned to Jerusalem late in his career, he went to the temple intending to offer a sacrifice. However, he first had to go through … Continue reading
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