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The Fork in the Road: The Progressive Line, Part 2
Second, one thing that greatly bothers many who first hear this teaching is the lack of objective commands. Faith and penitence are so subjective — surely there are actual commands that must be obeyed! Again, harken back to when we … Continue reading
Replanting a Denomination: Answering Some Questions, Part 2
3. Strategy: “How will we get the job done?” Leaders re-equip members and themselves with whatever it will take to reach for their new future. They plot and prepare for the step-by-step progress that will make the dream come true. … Continue reading
Posted in Replanting a Denomination, Uncategorized
Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, church planting
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Christian Evidences: New Archaeological Find
This is from the Jerusalem Post, by way of the Jesus Creed — A breakthrough in the research of the Bible has shed new light on the period in which the Bible could have been written, testifying to Hebrew writing … Continue reading
Posted in Archaeology, Uncategorized
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The Fork in the Road: The Progressive Line, Part 1
Hank asked a series of questions regarding the difference between the conservative and progressive points of view. I’m going to try to answer them. My point is that the answer IS NOT to just deny that there even is a … Continue reading
Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 2
To understand our salvation, we have to understand what the Curse cost us. Multiply (Gen 1:28a) God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.” Sex and bearing children aren’t … Continue reading
Posted in Heaven, Uncategorized
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Ministry Ideas: Haiti and the Culture of Poverty
As we ponder the horrific results of the earthquake in Haiti, we can’t help but realize the greatest problem suffered by Haiti is poverty, not natural disaster. But for their severe, intransigent poverty, the damage done by the earthquake would … Continue reading
Posted in Ministry Ideas, Uncategorized
Tagged All, David Brooks, Haiti, ministry ideas, New York Times, poverty
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Replanting a Denomination/The Fork in the Road: In Reply to Greg
Greg wrote, My Friends; Let me first state, for the record, I have never believed that Jay Guin has ever attempted to misrepresent my convictions and I have every confidence that Jay wants to honestly examine the issues before us. … Continue reading
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Replanting a Denomination: Answering Some Questions, Part 1
Let’s see if we can find answers to some of the questions posed back in this post — 1. Identity: “Why are, we in business? What are our assets and strengths?” Members rediscover who they are and why they exist … Continue reading
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Tagged All, Church of Christ Links, church planting
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Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 1
The translators of 2 Pet 3:10-13 are steeped in the traditional view that the world in which we live will be burned into nothingness, and we’ll then be swept away into disembodied bliss in a spiritual existence in heaven. Therefore, … Continue reading
Replanting a Denomination: Two More of Hank’s Questions
Hank has a knack for asking worthwhile questions — questions that I’m sure other readers are also asking. To make sure his questions and my responses are seen by all the readers, I post my responses here. Hank asks, I … Continue reading
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