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Tag Archives: Church of Christ Links
Church of Christ Deism: The Old Testament Background, Part 1
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in the last few years has been to treat the Old Testament with the respect it deserves. As Paul wrote Timothy, (2 Tim 3:16-17) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for … Continue reading
Posted in Church of Christ Deism, Holy Spirit and Providence, Uncategorized
Tagged All, charismatic, Church of Christ Links, deism, Holy Spirit, miracles
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The New Perspective: Justification and Pope Benedict XVI
I’ve been reading a new book by N. T. Wright called Justification: God’s Plan and Paul’s Vision, in which Wright responds to a challenge of his work by John Piper, The Future of Justification: A Response to N. T. Wright, … Continue reading
Backgrounds of the Restoration Movement: Manufacturing a Christian Protest
This is from Phil Cooke’s “The Change Revolution” — On June 2nd, a protest march was staged outside the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was Christians protesting the release of the new video game by Electronic Arts called Dante’s Inferno … Continue reading
Posted in Restoration Movement, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, Restoration Movement
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Churches of Christ: On Looking for a Church Home
I get emails — Jay, I’ve just finished reading (mostly) and skimming (partly) your series on the future of the progressive movement in the Churches of Christ. My wife and I are looking for a new church, and yes, we … Continue reading
Posted in Churches of Christ, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, progressive church of Christ
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Church of Christ Deism: The Church Fathers
As regular readers know, I’m not a fan of arguing doctrine from the Church Fathers (or Patristics) — uninspired, early Christian writers. However, when the argument is made that miracles ending when the New Testament was completed or when the … Continue reading
Backgrounds of the Restoration Movement: The Second Great Awakening, Part 1
After the American Revolution, morals and religion were in severe decline. War with England destroyed the allegiance of many Americans to the Church of England, headed by the King of England. And war brought with it immorality. The French Revolution … Continue reading
Backgrounds of the Restoration Movement: Methodism and the Great Awakening
The Great Awakening occurred in the years preceding the American Revolution and coincided with the Methodist Revival in England. Both events had a huge impact on American Christianity, but to understand them, we have to talk a little about 18th … Continue reading
Church of Christ Deism: The Word Has Been Confirmed Argument
Those who wish to deny that God continues to act outside the laws of nature today make several arguments from scripture. The only one that ever seemed plausible to me is this one — Jesus promised the apostles the baptism … Continue reading
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Tagged All, charismatic, Church of Christ Links, deism, miracles
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Church of Christ Deism: The Ephesians 4 Argument
While the 1 Corinithians 13 argument is the classic argument that miracles ended at the completion of the New Testament (and not just among the Churches of Christ), some also argument from Ephesians 4. This is from an article by … Continue reading
