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- The Differences Between Early Christianity and Modern Christianity
- The "Trinity" in the Gospel of John
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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Undoing the Devil’s Work
I wrote a booklet that I really believe the Lord gave to me. I got the whole book practically dropped in my heart word for word on a 20-minute drive to work. When I got there, I sat down and … Continue reading
The Church Fathers and the Pope
I wasn’t going to blog today; I don’t have time. Nonetheless, I simply can’t let this pass. I couldn’t believe it when I read this: This is what stuck in Alex’s mind, and it led him to make a fateful … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Gospel, History, Roman Catholic & Orthodox, Unity
Tagged denominations, early church fathers, mary, pope, protestantism, roman catholicism, Unity
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Things as I See Them
I mentioned in the last post that I would be asking y’all to help me write a book. Are you willing to do that? It’s working title is Things as I See Them. I have three chapters and an introduction … Continue reading
Doctrines of Demons
I spent yesterday starting another book. I wrote a chapter and a half, and a finished the 2nd chapter this morning (rough draft only). I’d like to get your help in writing that book, but I have to set some … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Holiness, Modern Doctrines, Unity
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Assumptions
Today, I read where one more person claimed Acts 17:11 commends the Bereans as nobler in mind than the Thessalonians because they searched the Scriptures to test what Paul was saying. It’s not true. Here’s the verse: These were more … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Modern Doctrines
Tagged kindness, patience, receiving the Word, repentance, Scriptures, the Word
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Roman Catholicism, the Orthodox Churches, and Salvation
This is another email I sent in response to questions that were asked. In addition to the email I was responding to, I have had several recent emails from supporters of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Most are unable … Continue reading
The Gates of Hades Shall Not Prevail Against the Church
I’m traveling … not much time to be posting blogs, but this email discussion I’m having addresses an important issue. So here’s the email … ************ I don’t have the confidence that you have to say, “How can the pope … Continue reading
Posted in Church, History
Tagged anabaptists, church, gates of hades, orthodox church, protestant, roman catholicism
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Good Works: What Are They?
One of the posts I want to get to today or tomorrow is on the two stages of salvation. There’s the first one, deliverance from the world, and the second stage, facing the judgment and entering the kingdom. Very different … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel, Holiness, Modern Doctrines
Tagged good works, grace, mercy, salvation, works
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The Appearance of Paul, Part 6
We’ll see how much blogging I can get done tonight. I hope to write more than one. I’ve done 4 parts of a series on the appearance of Paul before tonight. This is Part 6 because I skipped part 4 … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Gospel, Modern Doctrines
Tagged apostle paul, pastors, preaching, shepherds, Teaching
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