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GraceConversation.com

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Jay F Guin

I think we’ve finally gotten to the real issue: does the conservative branch of the Churches of Christ have a scriptural rationale for declaring as apostate (damned) those who disagree on certain hot-button issues? Hopefully, as we explore this question, … Continue reading →

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Dialogue with Robert Prater: What Is “Faith”? Part 4 (Baptism vs. Faith)

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Note to readers: I’m recaptioning the posts reflecting my interchange with Robert Prater, as we’ve gotten pretty far afield from the original theme. When members of the Churches of Christ speak of the faith-only heresy, they generally aren’t referring to … Continue reading →

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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 2 (James, Paul & the Spirit)

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Jay F Guin

So what about James? Let’s take a fresh look, beginning with his thesis sentence — (James 2:14) What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? He … Continue reading →

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The Blue Parakeet: The Story’s End, Part 1 (The Resurrection)

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Jay F Guin

We’ve covered the creation accounts, the sin of Adam and Eve, the Curse, God’s covenant with Abraham, and several strands of Old Testament thought that tie the Law of Moses tightly to Christianity, at least more tightly than we normally … 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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Dialogue with Robert Prater: Robert’s Doctrine of Apostasy, Part 3 (God’s Patience)

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Robert next argues, Jay, what should be our posture toward those who, by their anti-biblical ideas, promote, encourage, or, at the very least condone, immoral acts or doctrinal errors? Should the blanket of “toleration” be thrown over them indefinitely? In … Continue reading →

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Dialogue with Robert Prater: Robert’s Doctrine of Apostasy, Part 2 (Discipline)

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Discipline issues Robert then asks, “How does one determine which teachings are significantly erroneous to warrant disciplinary action?” I would like to suggest that we already have the answer, except we need to add some important wrinkles. Obviously, the church … 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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Dialogue with Robert Prater: Robert’s Doctrine of Apostasy, Part 1

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Jay F Guin

A few days ago, Robert Prater, pulpit minister in Shawnee, Oklahoma, wrote an extensive reply to my earlier post to him. At long last, Robert explains which doctrines are salvation issues and which are not (this is the question that … Continue reading →

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