Free to Think?

Apr 26

I want to write this post with some caution, but also with some freedom. Often times we fear the opinions of others. This can be good at times, actually healthy. Fear of our peers and mentors helps us develop wisdom in decision making, helps us understand the value of community and also as the great Proverbist states “in an abundance of counselors there is...

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Islam and The Violence of the Old Testament

Apr 23

In response to a Franklin Graham quote about the violence of Islam someone said to me: Furthermore, I don’t find many texts in Scripture telling Christians it’s ok to go out and murder in the name of Christ. I’m tired of hearing Christians cow towing to political correctness with a “Christianity is just as bad” approach. Sinners finding an excuse to murder...

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Sanctification: Nothing In Ourselves

Apr 22

Here’s a quote I absoloutely loved by Ed Ross: Now, please hear this: Our present pursuit of sanctification unto holiness has nothing to do with our ‘becoming’ anything in ourselves. If we are in Christ, our perfection and glory is already certain. The Father already loves us with the same love, and to the same extent, that He loves Jesus (John 17:23, 26)!...

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“Listen To Him” Not Moses

Apr 21

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world This section of scripture is foundational to our understanding of the New Covenant. To be honest the entire book of Hebrews is, but this section is...

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Components of the Gathered Saints?

Apr 20

A couple of post ago I asked if there was a blueprint for the Church? In other words is there a certain way the church should meet? Or is there diversity in how the church should meet? There are some who would argue that there is a set way she should meet. Certain location, specific governance, what happens when meeting and things that shouldn’t be allowed...

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What Must I Believe To Be Saved?

Apr 19

This discussion is simply philosophical, well… sort of With so much going around about the Gospel, Great Commission, Evangelism, Church Planting, Kingdom Perspective, and Body Life, I often wonder where is the line of salvation? Now this question could be a category mistake, so I am speaking simply of the point of justification. Salvation can mean multiple...

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Is There One Blueprint for the Church?

Apr 15

This is more of an inquiry than a specific position on something. The question is this, is there a specific blueprint for the church scattered? I ask this in light of a conversation I had the other day on Facebook. A dear brother brought up the fact that in the midst of the conversation we had missed what was most important that is the fact that Christ designed His...

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