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Category Archives: Church of Christ Doctrinal Issues
“The Early Church and Today,” by Everett Ferguson, Part 3 (the Assembly and the Temple)
The Temple Ferguson concedes that instrumental music was in fact used as part of the Temple worship. The question thus becomes, even if Ferguson’s historical conclusions were to be correct, whether the Christian assembly — according to the scriptures — … Continue reading
“The Early Church and Today,” by Everett Ferguson, Part 2 (Further on the Synagogue)
Reading our modern church culture back into the First Century synagogue You see, we can’t help but read our own culture back into the First Century synagogue, assuming that they had services at a set time with an order of … Continue reading
“The Early Church and Today,” by Everett Ferguson, Part 1 (Introduction and the Synagogue)
I’m an Everett Ferguson fan. We disagree on some things, but that doesn’t change the fact that Ferguson is a widely respected scholar of the early church whose work is well worth study and reflection. Ferguson’s Early Christians Speak – … Continue reading
Instrumental Music: Ed Stetzer Replays the History of Church Music Controversy
Ed Stetzer, church growth consultant to the Southern Baptist Church, gives a history of church resistance to musical change — “Get rid of that flute at church. Trash that trumpet, too. What do you think we are, pagans?” 200s: Instrumental … Continue reading
Posted in Instrumental Music, Uncategorized
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John L. Edwards, An In Depth Study of Marriage and Divorce
It’s taken me far too long, but I have finally gotten the answer for the readers who want to obtain John L. Edwards’ excellent An In Depth Study of Marriage & Divorce. The book is out of print, but Br. … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce and Remarriage
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Worship: Dressing for the Assembly, by Alexander Campbell
The following is from an 1839 article by Alexander Campbell, “Worshipping Assembles — No. I / The Appearance of Things”: Our meetings of all sorts are greatly defective in many respects, and in none more visibly than in the dress and … Continue reading
The Fork in the Road: In Reply to Greg’s Comment
Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own. — James Barrie, Rectorial Address, St. Andrew’s, May 3, 1922 Before impugning an opponent’s motives, even when they legitimately may be impugned, answer his arguments. — Sidney Hook, “The Ethics … Continue reading
Posted in Fork in the Road, Uncategorized
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The Future of the Churches of Christ: On Congregational Autonomy, Part 2
As Americans, the idea of valuing accountability and submission is entirely foreign. We are strong believers in self-determination, independence, and freedom — defining “freedom” as freedom from anyone else’s control. But this is not the New Testament concept of freedom. … Continue reading
The Future of the Churches of Christ: On Congregational Autonomy, Part 1
Historically, the Churches of Christ have confused autonomy with isolation. Indeed, the thought of a congregation being accountable to another congregation in any meaningful sense is considered heresy. And I must say, I find little appeal in the Methodist model, … Continue reading
Instrumental Music: An Email Regarding Proving God’s Will
I get emails — From reading several of your posts, it seems that you have a flawed application and understanding of authority (especially in light of vocal music only). I will lay forth two basic arguments: First, the Bible teaches … Continue reading
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