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1 Corinthians 14:14-15 (“I will pray with my spirit”)

Spirit or spirit? Paul next addresses the contrast between a tongue speaker’s spirit (or Spirit) and his mind — (1Co 14:14-15 ESV) 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. 15 What am I … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 14:1-13 (Tongues and prophecy in the assembly)

It’s time to finish the series on 1 Corinthians from a few months ago. We left off ready to begin chapter 14. Chapter 14 is famously difficult for us in the Churches of Christ because it deals with spiritual gifts … Continue reading

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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins

Part 2 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. This continues the series beginning with Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. The rest will appear every other day.

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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins

I’ve just begun posting a 9-part series on the resurrection at Wineskins. I know that sounds like a lot, but the topic covers not only the resurrection of Jesus but also the general resurrection of the saints. I delve into … Continue reading

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SOTM: Matthew 6:25-34 (Worry)

Jesus spoke these words: (Matt. 6:25 ESV)  “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more … Continue reading

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SOTM: Matthew 6:24 (Mammon)

It’s been a while, but I need to get back to the Sermon on the Mount. (Mat 6:24 ESV) “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be … Continue reading

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The Progressive Churches of Christ: Sinking into the Body of Christ, Part 3

[I apologize for the length of these posts, but I’ve decided it’s best to lay out the entirety of the argument at once.] A couple of readers have written extensive, thoughtful comments regarding my last few posts. I’ve addressed many of … Continue reading

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The Progressive Churches of Christ: Sinking into Unity with the Body, Part 2

Let’s start with the obvious. The church is called by Jesus and God to be united. Moreover, this unity is part of our testimony to the truth of the gospel. Disunity is sin. (John 17:20–21 ESV) 20 “I do not … Continue reading

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Progressive Churches of Christ: Taking a Sabbath

I posted two posts the same day yesterday by accident. That gives me the day off. And that leaves time for some of the greatest music of all time — Bach composed for a limited ensemble of instruments. The piano had … Continue reading

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The Progressive Churches of Christ: “Seek the welfare of the city”

(Jer 29:1-7 ESV) These are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders of the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile … Continue reading

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