Category Archives: Grace

Amazing Grace: The ICOC and Baptism, Part 1

I’ve now had two readers independently ask me about a recent posting over at Disciples Today regarding baptism. This website serves the International Churches of Christ, formerly known as the Boston Movement (and the Crossroads Movement, before that) within the … Continue reading

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GraceConversation.com — how to respond to a challenge?

Dear readers, Shortly after midnight last night, the following was posted over at GraceConversation — I find it very interesting that boastful statements have been posted on this website, concerning the lack of willingness of those who disagree with you … Continue reading

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Amazing Grace: “Plain Talk” Questions Born of Water

I get emails — Jay- I feel your comments about 1 Cor 1: 17 miss the mark and I don’t know what your statement about making a choice between faith only and faith and baptism means. I have had faith … Continue reading

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Amazing Grace: When Does a Christian Fall Away?

From a reader — Well we are studying your book (Holy Spirit and Revolutionary Grace) in our Sunday a.m. class. Most are really enjoying it. One is, to say the least, struggling with some of your thoughts on when is … Continue reading

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GraceConversation: Mac and Phil Withdraw

Phil has withdrawn from the discussion due to lack of time. Mac has also withdrawn. He’s allowed me to post his final email expressing his opinion of the discussion and issuing a challenge.

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Jay and Todd Post at GraceConversation

I’ve got to run, but before I do, this is to let you know I’ve just put up three posts by Todd and me over at GraceConversation.com. We’ll post additional material on Wednesday and then on Friday.

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GraceConversation: Posts by Todd and Jay

Todd and I have just put four posts up — On Second Thought … Answers to Mac’s Questions Response to Mac’s View of Repentance Questions for Mac and Phil These posts reflect a change in direction from our earlier announcement, … Continue reading

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GraceConversation Resumes Tomorrow

Todd and I have been busy, and we’ll begin posting our response tomorrow. Posts will come in two batches, as follows: First Two Grounds of Apostasy Statement of Position on Apostasy Faith and Repentance The Unity of Faith and Repentance … Continue reading

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Dialogue with Robert Prater: Robert’s Comment About Progressive Dialogue

Several days ago, Robert posted a comment that I’ve been meaning to get to for a while. Rich, I would just continue to encourage you to stand for truth in a balanced and loving way and have no desire to … Continue reading

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GraceConversation: Mac Deaver’s Second Post and Jay’s Summation

Mac has posted a second post “Salvation Submissiveness is Obedience.” Jay has responded with a post attempting to summarize the conservative position, “Where Things Stand.”

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