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Monthly Archives: December 2014
“Shepherds” Came to Jesus?
I was doing other work, but I had to stop when I saw this article about the “shepherds” who came to see Jesus. However, in a biblical times like today, preteen girls are usually shepherds. Sometimes they shepherd with an … Continue reading
The Top 10 Posts of 2014
Originally posted on Not For Itching Ears:
? That’s right, my friends. The following post contains our own version of the Top 10 list: The top 10 posts written at Not For Itching Ears this year. We want to thank all of you…
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Questioning Our Protestant Tradition of Sola Scriptura
Originally posted on Not For Itching Ears:
Nothing but Scripture? It is becoming apparent to me that no church, no theologian, no follower of Christ actually lives out their faith based on the idea of Sola Scriptura. Sola scriptura as a principal states…
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Creationism vs. Evolution: The Spiritual Argument
We’re new creations, not old ones. Who cares how Adam came along? We’re leaving him behind. I want to begin a new thought experiment. Does the New Creation evolve? As I write, I am hooked to four bags of IV … Continue reading
Posted in Evolution, Holiness, Modern Doctrines
Tagged creationism vs. evolution, death, growth in Christ, new birth, suffering
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The Promise
I have been remiss in not giving you a better glimpse of the power of Megan Rebekah Cupit’s retelling of the Nativity story. I’ll let her writing speak for itself. The following is the first two pages of The Promise: … Continue reading
The Bible Fact Checker #2: “Word of God”
Tradition can be good (2 Thess. 2:15), but it can also oppose the Word of God (Mk. 7:13). Tradition can also change the meaning of the Scriptures because words change their meaning over time as humans use them. I submit … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Modern Doctrines
Tagged 2 Timothy 2:15, Bible, Bible Fact Checker, Matthew 4:4, peter, Scripture, Scriptures, word of god, Zaccheus
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How to Establish a Culture that is Consistent with Your Vision
I had set this post aside for later reading. Round 2 of lymphoma chemotherapy turned out to be just that opportunity. This inspired me and convicted me: 1. About my lack of organization 2. About my unwillingness to repeat, repeat, … Continue reading
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The Bible Fact Checker #1: Preachers
Today, one more time, I read a brilliant, educated professor/pastor/national speaker use important biblical terms wrongly. “Wrong” means “not the way the Bible uses them.” I don’t blame them. It’s not part of our tradition to correct our speech and … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Doctrines
Tagged Bible, Bible Fact Checker, Preach, speaking biblically, Teach
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Hope and the Lord of the Rings
I rarely reblog, but I just loved this post. Here’s a couple quotes: Sam: It’s like in the great stories Mr. Frodo, the ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were, and sometimes you didn’t want to … Continue reading
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Tagged hope, J.R.R. Tolkien, lord of the rings, Samwise Gamgee
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No Suffering? Is It Even Good?
At this moment, but soon to be corrected, I have read only one article by Father Stephen Freeman. This is a brilliant insight into, and antidote to, first-world society and Christianity. That may not be a superb sales line for … Continue reading
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Tagged affluence, atonement, first-world culture, suffering
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