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Category Archives: Index
Baptism, an Exploration: Part 1 (Introduction, Review, Old Testament Roots)
A few weeks ago, I started this “The Man or the Plan” series, and I got distracted by a bunch of other things — on the blog and elsewhere. I promised to eventually get to baptism, and “eventually” is now. … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Uncategorized
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Reconciling Jesus and Paul
Fascinating, insightful article by Scot McKnight in Christianity Today. Required reading. (Those of you who dislike Paul, resist the temptation to vent your spleen. It will get you blocked from the site. The question is not whether Jesus and Paul … Continue reading
Posted in Hermeneutics, Uncategorized
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New Wineskins, In Reply to Kyle Pope (What Keeps Us From …?)
If faith working through love is the only standard, then what keeps us from … ? In a classic argument for the Regulative Principle, Kyle asks, Alright, if we can do this with instrumental music, to what else can we … Continue reading
Wiki-Lessons: 1 Samuel 22
David takes his parents to the king of Moab for protection from Saul, but David was told by a prophet of God to return to Judea. Meanwhile, Saul demands that his soldiers tell him where he may find David — … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, 1 Samuel, Uncategorized
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New Wineskins, In Reply to Kyle Pope (Faith Only?)
Faith only? Kyle argues — The original text doesn’t say “only.” Just as Ephesians 2:8 doesn’t say “through faith only.” Yes, faith working through love is the heart of the gospel, but can we take this to the extreme? Can … Continue reading
Wiki-Lessons: 1 Samuel 21: David and the Showbread
(1Sa 21:1-4 ESV) Then David came to Nob to Ahimelech the priest. And Ahimelech came to meet David trembling and said to him, “Why are you alone, and no one with you?” 2 And David said to Ahimelech the priest, … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, 1 Samuel, Uncategorized
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New Wineskins, In Reply to Kyle Pope (Does Galatians Apply to Instrumental Music?)
Two days ago, I posted an article by Kyle Pope, challenging positions I took regarding the interpretation of Galatians at New Wineskins. I want to respond to some of his points, but I have to begin by thanking Kyle for … Continue reading
Posted in Instrumental Music, New Wineskins Magazine, Uncategorized
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Wiki-Lessons: 1 Samuel 19 – 20 (David’s Escape from Saul)
Saul threatens David’s life (1Sa 19:1-7 ESV) And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David. But Jonathan, Saul’s son, delighted much in David. 2 And Jonathan told David, “Saul my father … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, 1 Samuel, Uncategorized
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Wiki-Lessons: 1 Samuel 18
[Teachers: Please add moral lessons and conclusions.] David and Jonathan As we discussed Wednesday night, we skip David and Goliath, which takes us to chapter 18 — (1Sa 18:1-4 ESV) As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the … Continue reading
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New Wineskins on Galatians and the Instrument, by Kyle Pope
Kyle Pope wrote an article for Truth magazine objecting to my article in New Wineskins applying Galatians to the instrumental music controversy. He was kind enough to send me a copy of the article, and I responded by inviting him … Continue reading
