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Hermeneutics: How to Read the New Testament in Light of the Old Testament, Part 2

Another simple technique I use is a Bible concordance. Once upon a time, we used printed exhaustive concordances, which allowed you to find every verse in the Bible containing a given word. Those massive books have now been replaced by computers … Continue reading

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Searching for the Third Way: Open Theism, Part 1

Introduction to Open Theism — Perhaps Over-Simplified Open Theism has been a topic on interest in the comments lately. I thought I’d explain my understanding. Maybe it’ll make sense. First, a definition — In the openness debate the focus is … Continue reading

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On Vacation

Starting Monday, I’ll be on vacation for a week at the Gulf coast. For a week. At the coast. Really. This is the first vacation I’ve taken in over a year, so I’m really looking forward to it. Denise and I … Continue reading

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Community House Church Quincy

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Hermeneutics: How to Read the New Testament in Light of the Old Testament, Part 1

I get emails — I really want to get some advice from you for utilizing the Old Testament to gain a new perspective about the New Testament. Your use of the Old Testament in the Real Restoration posts I just finished was … Continue reading

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Romans: God Is Not Fair (How God and We Elect)

The unfairness of God God does not treat everyone the same. Many would call that “unfair,” but he has provided a solution for that. It’s not the solution any of us would have come up with on our own. God’s … Continue reading

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Radical: Chapter 9, The Radical Experiment

I’m working through David Platt’s Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream chapter by chapter. But although I’ll be covering points from each chapter, you really need to read the book. Platt is a great story teller, and … Continue reading

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Leadership: Nick Saban on the Greatest Leader of All Time

From Saban’s Fifth Annual Nick’s Kids luncheon, raising funds for needy children. Start about about the 1:10 mark, and you’ll learn how to be a leader. (And, yes, I am getting excited about football season. But, then, I’m always excited … Continue reading

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Thought Question: Church Founded in India Through Debate with Free Will Baptists

Here’s a recent story from the BrotherhoodNews website. Please click over, read the story, and then come back to let us know what you think.

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Thought Question: The Gospel in India

Great, great article from Christianity Today on the growth of Christianity in India. What do you think?

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