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Category Archives: Index
Election: The Problem with Perseverance of the Saints, Part III
I just want to add this final note. If the Reformed/Calvinist view teaches, as Piper and many others teach, that someone who appears saved and later “falls away” was never really saved and if the Calvinist believes that those who … Continue reading
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
Ministry Ideas: ADOPT
I’ve mentioned this one before.The idea is get our small groups ministry (Act 2 Groups) involved in ministry through community service organizations. A number of our groups were looking for service opportunities, but we are so “Church of Christ” in … Continue reading
Posted in Ministry Ideas, Uncategorized
Tagged ADOPT, All, Church of Christ Links, ministry ideas
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Election: The Problem with Perseverance of the Saints, Part 2
Here’s how I’ve got it figured. I think Hebrews provides the solution. After all, Hebrews contains many of the great verses promising Christians confidence and security, but Hebrews also contains many of the direst warnings against falling away. Clearly, the … Continue reading
Ministry Ideas: Love Bears
Our ladies Bible class has, for year, worked hard making “love bears” (after raising 4 kids, I keep wanting to say “Care Bears,” but it’s “love bears” — they do have to keep correcting me) — small, cloth, stuffed bears … Continue reading
Election: The Problem with Perseverance of the Saints, Part 1
A very long time ago — back when I had hair and was skinny — all the way back to high school that is — I had a date with a good Baptist girl. (I, of course, didn’t not let … Continue reading
Posted in Election, Uncategorized
Tagged All, calvinism, election, eternal security, John Piper
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Upgrading a Church of Christ Worship Service Without Buying a Guitar, Part IIB
How do we develop worship services where — (1 Cor 14:25b) [vistors] fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among you!” I have a theory, but God will show himself as he pleases. This is not to limit … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Worship/Assembly Planning
Tagged acappella worship, All, Church of Christ Links, worship service
8 Comments
Election: Some Conclusions
At this point, I’ve not answered all the questions and certainly haven’t solved all the disagreements between Calvinists and Arminians. That’s not been the goal. The goal is to learn what Paul has to teach us in Rom 9 – … Continue reading
Upgrading a Church of Christ Worship Service Without Buying a Guitar, Part IIA
About 18 months ago, I wrote this post on how to upgrade an a cappella worship service. And then for some reason, just today it became a comment magnet. It’s not that surprising, really. This post has garnered around 4,000 … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Worship/Assembly Planning
Tagged a cappella worship, All, Church of Christ Links, worship service
12 Comments
Election: Isaiah 65
There are numerous prophesies in the Old Testament about God’s plans for Israel. We don’t study them because we thnk they have little to do with “New Testament Christianity.” We think they were written for a people that God rejected … Continue reading
