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Surprised by Hope: Being Like God, Part 3
In the last post, we began a consideration of Eph 5:18-21, pointing out that “command” (not really the right word) is to be filled with the Spirit. The rest of the passage is made of three participles modifying — by … Continue reading
Posted in Heaven, Uncategorized
Tagged All, mutual submission, N. T. Wright, Surprised by Hope
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Surprised by Hope: Being Like God, Part 2
In the last post, we considered the meaning of Eph 4:22-24 — (Eph 4:22-24) You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 … Continue reading
Surprised by Hope: Being Like God, Part 1
I love studying the Bible — for lots of reasons. One reason is that I’m constantly stumbling across delightful little nuggets in unexpected places. In an earlier post in this series, I considered — (Eph 4:22-24) You were taught, with … Continue reading
The Fork in the Road: The Progressive Line, Part 4
Fifth, we are taught, (1 John 1:7) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. “Purifies” is … Continue reading
Chutes and Chutes
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The Fork in the Road: The Progressive Line, Part 3
Fourth, we need to spend just a moment regarding obedience. We have a tendency to insist on perfect obedience to the least important commands and to tolerate poor obedience to the most important commands. Thus, we want to damn those … Continue reading
Posted in Fork in the Road, Uncategorized
Tagged a cappella worship, All, Church of Christ Links
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Replanting a Denomination: Answering Some Questions, Part 3
5. Reflection: Finally, “How is it going, and what’s next? Where do we adjust our course?” The congregation should always pause for thanksgiving, absolution, offertory, and celebration. The insights and prayers of the membership guide the evaluation of how they … Continue reading
Posted in Replanting a Denomination, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, church planting
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California Letter Blog
J. James Albert is a progressive among the one-cup Churches of Christ. He has distributed the “California Letter” by email for many years, and he has had a powerful impact within not only the one-cup congregations but also the rest … Continue reading
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Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, Leroy Garrett, one cup church of Christ, unity
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Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 3
Hatred (Gen 4:8) Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Because of the jealousy caused by sin, Cain became … Continue reading
Posted in Heaven, Uncategorized
Tagged All, end times, missional, N. T. Wright, Surprised by Hope
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The Fork in the Road: The Progressive Line, Part 2.5
Let’s see. I put up a post, based on 1 John, suggesting that whether we are remain saved or have fallen away depends on love, and some find that my teaching lacks substance or even implies antinomianism (the absence of … Continue reading
