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Election: Further Conclusions
I keep thinking that I’m done with Election, but I never quite get there. I’ll try to keep this brief. To expand a bit on the previous post regarding Election, the Piper view of the perseverance of the saints, to … Continue reading
Posted in Election, Uncategorized
Tagged All, calvinism, Church of Christ Links, election, John Piper
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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: Our Attitude Toward the Conservative Leaders, Part 1
I get emails — Dear Jay: For the past year I have been meditating and restudying over long held positions of belief. I have changed my mind about several things, mostly due to abandoning the CENI and “pattern” hermeneutics which … 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
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
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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
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Elders: An Introduction for Someone Not in the Churches of Christ
I get emails — Jay, I serve as a minister of an independent congregation outside the Churches of Christ that has no elders. I may soon become the senior pastor. Thus, I have been doing some research on church polity, … Continue reading
MDR: A Question from a Reader
I get emails — Hi Jay, While on a CofC discussion board regarding the subject, I happened onto a link to your article, “But If I Do Remarry…” I wanted to share my personal situation with you and ask you … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce and Remarriage, Uncategorized
Tagged All, But If I Do Remarry, Church of Christ Links, divorce, marriage, MDR, remarriage
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Amazing Grace: “Plain Talk” Questions Born of Water
I get emails — Jay- I feel your comments about 1 Cor 1: 17 miss the mark and I don’t know what your statement about making a choice between faith only and faith and baptism means. I have had faith … Continue reading
Posted in Amazing Grace, Amazing Grace, Baptism, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Baptism, born of water, Church of Christ Links
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Election: Romans 10, Part 2 (“faith comes from hearing the message”)
(Rom 10:11-13) As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile–the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on … Continue reading
Posted in Election, Romans, Uncategorized
Tagged All, calvinism, Church of Christ Links, election, romans
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