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Dialogue with Robert Prater: What Is “Faith”? Part 3 (Baptism)

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Baptism Okay. Baptism is, oddly enough, where many in the Churches of Christ got things wrong in the last century. That and the Holy Spirit. We wanted to prove that baptism is essential for salvation. We argued, therefore, that it … Continue reading →

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Dialogue with Robert Prater: What Is “Faith”? Part 1 (Toward a Definition)

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Robert Prater posed an important question — If you take such position that a person is saved/justifed/forgiven of sins on the basis of faith alone/only without its inclusion of further acts of obedience which demonstrate/define, etc. true “faith/belief” (i.e., confess, … Continue reading →

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The Blue Parakeet: Community, Part 2 (Salvation)

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Jay F Guin

While covering this week’s material with the teachers Wednesday night, I remembered an old post that might add some interesting depth to the subject. Here it is re-edited for our present purposes. Most commentaries, heavily influenced by Luther and Calvin, … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: “Salvation”

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Jay F Guin

Most commentaries, heavily influenced by Luther and Calvin, speak of “salvation” as getting to go to heaven when we die. Modern churches often speak of making “Jesus your personal Savior,” as though Jesus could be owned personally. But, of course, … Continue reading →

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