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Jay’s Ebooks and Lectures — Links Fixed
Some kind readers have pointed out to me that the links at Jay’s eBooks and Lectures were broken. I’ve fixed them. At least, I think I have. Please let me know if you have any problems accessing those materials. This … Continue reading
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Reader-Requested Review: “Conviction vs. Mercy”
Another reader asked for my thoughts on Conviction vs. Mercy by Gardner Hall. (I bought the Kindle edition for $0.99!) Hall works with Hispanic congregations of the Churches of Christ in the New York City area and is, as is clear … Continue reading
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The Affordable Care Act, Churches, and Ministers
I’m sure that many readers have concerns about the application of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) to their church and to themselves as a minister or other church employee. I’m going to try to provide some answers here, but obviously … Continue reading
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Deacons: A New Definition
A few weeks ago, in a comment, Mike Cope referred me to Diakonia: Re-Interpreting the Ancient Sources by John N. Collins. In this book, Collins comprehensively surveys secular and Christian Greek literature to find the correct meaning of the terms diakonia … Continue reading
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“The Early Church and Today,” by Everett Ferguson, Part 11 (Eph 5:19, Part 3)
We continue to consider Ferguson’s arguments in chapter 22 of his The Early Church and Today, vol. 1 and vol. 2, edited by Leonard Allen and Robyn Burwell. This chapter is titled “Church Music in Ephesians and Colossians.” Psalm 108 … Continue reading
Electronic Book Deals
I just bought the Logos version (electronic, readable via Logos or any of its several sister programs) of The Expositor’s Bible Commentary for $129.99. The same books on Amazon would cost $549.99 or more. I’ve not had occasion to use this … Continue reading
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“The Early Church and Today,” by Everett Ferguson, Part 10 (Eph 5:19, Part 2)
We continue to consider Ferguson’s arguments in chapter 22 of his The Early Church and Today, vol. 1 and vol. 2, edited by Leonard Allen and Robyn Burwell. This chapter is titled “Church Music in Ephesians and Colossians.” It astonishes … Continue reading
“The Early Church and Today,” by Everett Ferguson, Part 9 (Eph 5:19, Part 1)
We continue to consider Ferguson’s arguments in chapter 22 of his The Early Church and Today, vol. 1 and vol. 2, edited by Leonard Allen and Robyn Burwell. This chapter is titled “Church Music in Ephesians and Colossians.” “Be filled … Continue reading
“The Early Church and Today,” by Everett Ferguson, Part 8 (Col 3:15-17, Part 2)
We continue to consider Ferguson’s arguments in chapter 22 of his The Early Church and Today, vol. 1 and vol. 2, edited by Leonard Allen and Robyn Burwell. This chapter is titled “Church Music in Ephesians and Colossians.” Let’s take … Continue reading
Hans Rollman’s Restoration Movement Site is Back Up!
I know that many readers have enjoyed reading the Restoration Movement texts collected by Hans Rollman. Beginning many years ago, Rollman, with the help of many volunteers, digitized countless Restoration Movement texts and posted them at his website. I learned … Continue reading
