Category Archives: Churches of Christ

A Lover’s Quarrel: A Unity People

Garrett’s first wish for the Churches of Christ is — Let us recover our heritage as a unity people The Restoration Movement was “born of a passion for unity, and unity has been its consuming theme,” as Robert Richardson puts … Continue reading

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A Lover’s Quarrel

Several months ago, the Abilene Christian University bookstore found a stash of old inventory and put it on sale for next to nothing. I ordered one of everything, and to my delight, got Leroy Garrett’s autobiography, A Lover’s Quarrel, for … Continue reading

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The Christian Standard and the Gospel Advocate on the Emerging Church Movement

The Christian Standard is, I’m sure, the most widely read periodical of the independent Christian Churches. It’s been in continuous publication since 1866 and was founded by Isaac Errett, Alexander Campbell’s son-in-law. I strongly recommend buying a subscription. It’s a … Continue reading

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The Gospel Advocate Creed: Content Analysis and Our Disturbing Trend

The September 2008 issue just arrived. On page 5, Gregory Alan Tidwell writes a column on content analysis, making the point that you can tell a lot about anyone by looking at the topics they discuss. And it’s true. Tidwell … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: Nominations

I would like to open the floor for nominations. Let’s suppose that one of our universities or periodicals were to decide to host a panel discussion by three progressive representatives and three conservative representatives on the indwelling of the Spirit … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: The Marriage Metaphor

[I posted this earlier as a comment, in response to a comment by Keith. I need to post it here to set up the post that follows tomorrow.] I need to clarify that I don’t think mere teaching on grace … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: An Open Letter to Our Leaders

Ann wrote, I think you’re misunderstanding the mission and purpose of the Chronicle. I’ve always seen it as a neutral, reporting source (although of course there are those from many sides who would disagree). I don’t think it’s their job … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: Regarding Our Periodicals

Joe wrote, Wine Skins and Grace Centered Magazine are good places to start. Sometimes the Christian Chronicle. Though of late I am disgusted. Here is my advice: be willing to look outside the churches of Christ. I’m frankly trying to … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: On Picking a Church

I get emails. This is edited for anonymity as it was sent to me privately. But the question is important enough I thought I’d post it — I have greatly enjoyed reading your blog. Very exciting stuff! My husband and … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: The Christian Standard Weighs In (Fifth Question)

We were once known as a “people of the Book.” Have we become a people of methodology? The Standard writes, If we neglect our heritage and if we fail to teach sound doctrine, will our legacy be a generation that … Continue reading

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