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Which Gospel? The “Gospel” Verses
We’re getting close to the end! Thanks for your patience. Before drawing any conclusions about the nature of the gospel, it only makes sense that we take a look at a few of the verses that actually speak of the … Continue reading
On Bad Elders: Removing Lousy Elders, Toward a Solution, Part 1
In the last post, I proposed three much-need reforms, one of which is coming up with a mechanism for getting rid of elders who shouldn’t be elders. The difficulty of judging an elder As problematic as it is to come … Continue reading
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Which Gospel? The Gospel of Communion (1 Corinthians)
Thanksgiving (1 Cor 10:15-17) I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that … Continue reading
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On Bad Elders: Thinking Out Loud
One of the biggest challenges facing the Churches of Christ today is how to deal with lousy elders. Of course, many churches have excellent elderships, but there are far too many congregations being held back by weak, ineffective, or downright … Continue reading
Which Gospel? The Gospel of Communion (the Gospels)
As we continue to investigate the central theme of the gospel — particularly the gospel as it applies to those who’ve been saved — it only makes sense to look at baptism and communion. After all, these are universal practices … Continue reading
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Which Gospel? The Gospel of Baptism (Paul), Part 3
The end of regulations (Col 2:11-17) In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, 12 having been … Continue reading
Buried Talents: That’s All I Have to Say About That
This is the end. (Well, for now.) Several weeks ago, I wrote about a perfectly good hallucination, and some folks got upset because I had drug-induced delusion about female elders. And so I figured it was a topic worth studying … Continue reading
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Surprised by Hope: What Are “Treasures in Heaven”?
Jesus was fond of promising his listeners “treasures in heaven.” I’ve often wondered what that really means? Will there be degrees of reward? And what would that mean? I mean, is it a bigger room? Higher quality gold on the … Continue reading
Surprised by Hope: Where Are the Dead? Part 3
Summary Therefore, the nature of the end of things seems to me to be something like this: * God has made/will make a New Earth and New Heaven. However, these will not be made of the same stuff as this … Continue reading
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