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How to Argue Like a Christian: Listening

I follow a number of Church of Christ internet forums. I don’t have the time to participate as I once did, but I do enjoy seeing what people find interesting or controversial – and I pitch in now and then. … Continue reading

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Email Regarding Divorced Elders

I get emails — Fundamentally, I believe we have dealt with families who have come to us with divorce in their background in a manner similar to what you suggest in your summary list on MDR. That is, we have … Continue reading

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New Commentary on Hebrews by Edward Fudge

I’ve just finished reading an advance copy of Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today, by Edward Fudge. Most readers will be familiar with Br. Fudge, who occasionally comments here and authors the popular GracEmails. Edward has using the Internet to teach … Continue reading

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Most American Idol Finalists Involved in Leading Worship

Not that I’d ever watch anything so frivolous — or, you know, involving instrumental music 🙄 — but it’s fascinating that MTV has learned (and reported!) that six of the remaining contestants either lead worship or otherwise participate in Christian music. … Continue reading

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An Email About Baptism

Jay:Thank you for OneinJesus.info. Everyone there helps to challenge and push me on toward a closer and deeper understanding of God, the Lordship of Jesus, and the power of the Spirit. That said please help me with a puzzling question. … Continue reading

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Despair: One In Jesus in the Finals

I just got this email from Theobloggers — You’re a finalist for a Christian Blogger Award at this year’s Christian Bloggers Luncheon at the Tulsa Workshop. Please advertise this on your blog and encourage people to visit http://vote.theobloggers.org to cast … Continue reading

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Time

It’s been an interesting last few days. I’ve been sent three books to read and review, a commentary on Hebrews, Baptist Sacramentalism 2, and Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus. This way, I get them free. Pretty cool. But … Continue reading

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Have You Got the Money, or the Money Got You?

You’ll be humming this all the way through the Sunday morning collection —

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Dialogue with Robert Prater: Reflections on the Conversation with Robert

I’m been reflecting on this series of posts. What lessons might I learn from the back and forth? The reason I undertake these conversations is for the benefit of the readers. I’ve always thought the best way to persuade those … Continue reading

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Dialogue with Robert Prater, Part 6

As before, I’ve edited out portions of Robert’s comment from yesterday, not out of lack of respect, but to simplify the reading. And I’m not going to respond to arguments I’ve already responded to. And this discussion is not about … Continue reading

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