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The Revelation: Chapter 21:24-27 (there will be no night there)

Chapter 22 concludes with these words, (Rev. 21:24-27 ESV) 24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, 25 and its gates will never be shut by day– and … Continue reading

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Elders: On How to Fire the Preacher

I get emails — Having grown up in a different tribe, it seems common among churches of Christ for the elders to get rid of the preacher periodically. I would be interested in your observations. Also, this usually seems to … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:22-23 (I saw no temple in the city)

The Revelation next describes the New Heavens and New Earth as a temple. (Rev. 21:22-23 ESV) 22 And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23 And the … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:12-21 (It had a great, high wall)

I know you doubted me when I said the pace would pick up. But this is 10 verses in one post! (Rev. 21:12-21 ESV)  12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, … Continue reading

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A Follow Up Question About Divorce & Remarriage

I get emails (heavily edited to be anonymous) — My wife and I read your post but our case is different. We were raised to be Christians, and I was baptized before my first marriage. I was guilty of adultery … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:9-11 (the New Jerusalem)

Now, the camera pans up to show the descent of the New Jerusalem down to earth. (Rev. 21:9-11 ESV) 9 Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:8 (the second death)

For those who aren’t sons of God, (Rev. 21:8 ESV) 8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns … Continue reading

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A Question about Divorce and Remarriage

I received the following comment over at GraceConversation.com, at the post “Proposition One: Doctrinal error can lead to eternal damnation, by Phil Sanders.” For some reason, I’m not getting current notices of comments there, and so this response is a little … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:7 (Reflecting on a Conversation about Check-Cashing Services)

(Rev. 21:7 ESV)  7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.  Now, I’m no expert on the check cashing business or its impact on the poor. I … Continue reading

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From the Comments: More Holy Spirit Questions (Does the Spirit take our free will?)

A reader wrote, To blame the Spirit for what every Christian thinks and writes hardly seems sensible. Yet I think that’s what I’m hearing Jay teach. 1. I might credit the Spirit with some things, but I blame it for nothing. The … Continue reading

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