One of Carey’s Many Sons
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The argument is tight and convincing. 9/10I could wish that they had dealt with Rom. 7:2-3 in its own chapter. Also, the syllogism of Eph. 5:25:
1. A husband must be like Jesus Christ.
2. Jesus Christ never divorces His wife.
Conclus…
Though he ought to have loved his wife by listening and asking better questions, Sir Percy took risks in a noble cause and devoted his life to preserving the lives of others.
Geography heavily influences the politics and economies of the world’s nations.An interesting and perhaps important book which educates the citizen to vital factors about the region and country to which he is obligated to vote, pray, …
Perhaps the greatest book ever written outside the Bible.For its glorious and compelling presentation of Christ as well as intensity that comes straight from Scripture, this book deserves more honor than Pilgrim’s Progress.
Plot:
1….
Feminism is one more wave of attack on Western culture. 7/10.
Tag Archives: Church culture
Responding to the Arguments Against Divorce and Remarriage
The plot thickens since I have for years held to the no divorce position. Writing the critique of the “pro-divorce” side revealed a number of hidden crags in the rocks of Scripture I hadn’t seen before. But now I have … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Ethical dilemmas, Hermeneutics, Pastoral
Tagged 1 Corinthians, Church culture, Divorce, Ethical dilemmas, Matthew 19, Remarriage
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Responding to the Arguments for Divorce and Remarriage
Having already set the table with the basic arguments for two major positions regarding divorce and remarriage, I am going to try to step fully into each perspective and refute the other from its vantage point. Taking on the glasses … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Church culture, Debate, Divorce, Ethical dilemmas, Matthew 19, Remarriage
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Arguments Forbidding Divorce and Remarriage
Having briefly listed the arguments allowing for divorce and remarriage, we proceed to an annotated summary of the arguments against divorce and remarriage. This post is longer because of the observations about the exception clause, but I’m trying to treat … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Church culture, Divorce, Hermeneutics, Matthew 19, Remarriage
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The Pastor Who Preached in Boxer Shorts
A parable for all those missional types Once upon a time there was a pastor of a church somewhere just above smallish. Living and preaching outside the city of Coolumbus for over a decade had given him plenty of time … Continue reading
Posted in Hermeneutics, Inconsistency, Orthopathy, Pastoral
Tagged Bad logic, Church culture, Hermeneutics, Inconsistency
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The Average Church in Southern Africa
Even though the speaker is using Venda, you can figure out the gist of the message pretty easily. This happened at a village in our district. On the ground at everyone’s feet are South African Rands. The pastrix (Thanks Ken … Continue reading
How to Unite a Divided Church
Surprises lurk in the most unexpected places in Scripture. Sometimes in familiar passages. Last week I preached from 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 and discovered an unexpected tool to unify Christians. If you’re in a rush, at least skip to the end … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Christian unity, Church culture, Church unity, Hermeneutics, Monergism
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There’s More to Worship Music Than Propositions
Saved in my digital library are a collection of about 10 songs that I formed into a playlist for running in the background as I am working at my desk. Now, I think the whole idea of running songs in … Continue reading
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Tagged African culture, Church culture, Culture, Music, Orthopathy, Pop culture, Propositions, Worship
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Why Our Rural African Church Remembers Reformation Day
Yesterday morning in the village where I live and minister, I preached to and prayed with a smaller group than usual, but there were still three African languages present. Most of the people live without running water and very few … Continue reading