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The Cruciform God: Chapter 2, The Faith of Jesus
We’re continuing our study of Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God. [In the book, Gorman only mentions this argument, assuming that it’s well known to his readers. But it’s a linchpin argument for his book, and so I lay … Continue reading
The Fork in the Road: Dialogue with Hank: Answering Questions
Hank asked, 1. Believe that Mary the mother of Jesus was sinless, equating her to that of Jesus. They pray directly to her. 2. They believe in another mediator other than Jesus, that a person’s sins are forgiven when a … Continue reading
The Fork in the Road: The Rules, Part 2
Love didn’t disappear from 20th Century Church of Christ theology. It was certainly taught. But it was never taught the way Paul taught it– (Gal 5:6b) The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. To preach a … Continue reading
The Fork in the Road: The Rules, Part 1
Hank wrote in a comment (edited for typos and to expand abbreviations), As you know, Jay, many of the articles here have been written in an attempt to point out the inconsistencies of “conservative” brethren who do “draw lines” (set … Continue reading
Sunday Sites: Ed Stetzer, The Lifeway Research Blog
Ed Stetzer is a popular author, speaker, researcher, and consultant. He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches. He has trained pastors and church planters on five continents. He is Visiting Professor of Research and Missiology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Supper: Reaching Some Conclusions, Part 4
Getting creative In Come to the Table: Revisioning the Lord’s Supper John Mark Hicks suggests several possible approaches. He notes that there are several practical barriers. For example, most congregations simply don’t have room in their auditoriums, and most auditoriums … Continue reading
Election: John 6:44 and the Passover, Part 3
John 12:32 But there’s more to it. You see, Jesus wasn’t trying to prove or disprove Calvin. He was speaking about something else entirely. To see it, we next return to — (John 12:32) “But I, when I am lifted … Continue reading
The Cruciform God: Colt McCoy, For Example
Regular readers know that I’m a big Alabama football fan. That doesn’t mean I don’t respect and appreciate other teams, including even Texas. I mean, who’d you rather beat than a team you respect? Here are two videos from Colt … Continue reading
The Cruciform God: Introduction and Chapter One, The Self-Emptying God, Part 3
We’re continuing our study of Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God. Husbands and wives I need to mention another example of the importance of this understanding of the nature of God. It’s has to do with marriage and the … Continue reading
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
