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Category Archives: Hermeneutics
An Experiment in Christian Dialogue: Rom 14:23
At the-ChurchofChrist.org, John Waddey makes a classic argument — Like Paul, faithful Christians “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7). To “walk by faith” has a unique meaning to God’s children. The apostle wrote in Romans 10:17, “So … Continue reading
An Experiment in Christian Dialogue: Rev 22:18-19
The website for the Central Church of Christ in Martinez, Georgia makes this argument against instrumental music on its page “What We Believe” — We can also see that Scripture clearly commands us to observe the will of God and … Continue reading
An Experiment in Christian Dialogue: Colossians 3:17
In the first post of this series, I invited comment on 1 Corinthians 4:6, because it is, in my experience, the most frequently cited verse in support of the Regulative Principle (scriptural silences are prohibitions). Although the post received many … Continue reading
Posted in Regulative Principle, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, Instrumental music, Regulative Principle
76 Comments
How to Argue Like a Christian: Supplemental Thoughts
To the readers, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ — their Lord and ours — Guys and gals, Wouldn’t you … Continue reading
Hermeneutics: Email about Noninstitutionalism
I get emails — I recently began attending a noninstitutional church, not because of its noninstitutional doctrine, but simply because it is a great group of people and the fundamental (salvation) issues of Christianity are well preached. However, hearing the … Continue reading
How to Argue Like a Christian: Nomenclature
I get emails. This one is from Roger Cook — First, some introductions. Jay, Mike Campbell is an elder at North Pointe Church of Christ (http://www.northpointecofc.org/) and has used your writings in some classes. I know I’ll probably get an … Continue reading
Posted in How to Argue Like a Christian, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Church of Christ Links
7 Comments
Conversation with Robert Prater (but with Rich, really): Stages of Faith, from the Comments
Rich wrote, with considerable insight, that there are four stage of maturity for a Christian — Stage One: called Borrowed Faith This is typical for a new Christian whose main objective is to mimic the faith of the most influential … Continue reading
Posted in CENI, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, Grace, Instrumental music, legalism
2 Comments
Conversation with Robert Prater (but with Rich, really): Clarifying My Position on CENI, from the Comments
I shouldn’t be surprised that there’s a huge communications gap between me, as a progressive, and many conservatives. This is often the nature of spiritual disagreements. Therefore, I’m very grateful for the internet and blogging software because it allows for … Continue reading
The Regulative Principle: All Churches Must Be Painted Green
The Regulative Principle is the formal name for what many in the Churches of Christ call the Law of Specific Authority. But how do we know that we need authority? Well, it’s obvious. You see, the opposite of the Regulative … Continue reading
Posted in Regulative Principle, Uncategorized
Tagged Alexander Campbell, All, Church of Christ Links, Regulative Principle
12 Comments
The Regulative Principle: The Acts 20:7 Argument
I just have to jump in here and make a serious argument — although some will take it as a bit snarky. Nonetheless, I think it’s serious. (Acts 20:7-12) On the first day of the week we came together to … Continue reading
