Tag Archives: Unity

Why I Quote the Early Christians

Posted on 06/20/2016 by

The early churches moved forward in unity and holiness. Until we can boast the same things, I am going to assume that our novelties are errors, not improvements. Continue reading →

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Faith, Works, and Setting Aside My Concerns

Posted on 10/24/2015 by

Yesterday at a home school co-op class my 13-year-old daughter, Leilani, overheard some kids talking about faith and works. They were telling someone that there was no way to do enough works to go to heaven. Going to heaven, they … Continue reading →

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Proving the Gospel: Counterfeit and Real Churches

Posted on 07/17/2014 by

In a recent post I discussed the proof that the apostles offered for the Gospel and the proof that we have today. The apostles were witnesses of the resurrection, and the resurrection was their proof that Jesus is God’s Anointed … Continue reading →

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Climate Change, Antarctic Ice Sheets, Honesty, and News

Posted on 06/04/2014 by

I get very frustrated with climate change news stories. Don’t get me wrong, I believe climate change is real, and I think we are causing it. Nonetheless, the reason people reject news of climate change so vehemently is because the … Continue reading →

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The Grand Results of Living by the Spirit

Posted on 02/07/2014 by

What benefits I would reap if I could just reject evolution and accept (the evangelical version of) salvation by faith alone! I know how things work in a business. It doesn’t matter what you are getting paid today or what … Continue reading →

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Second Century Timeline: Introduction

Posted on 12/08/2013 by

Whoo hoo! Yeah! This century … will … be … FUN. You know, I try to write this blog the way I would talk in front of an audience. Outside of church, where I and most others in the church … Continue reading →

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Teachings That Should Not Be Lost: The Bible

Posted on 11/18/2013 by

This post is going to sound like it is attacking the Bible. I’m hoping that my continual reference to the Bible throughout this post will make it clear that I am not attacking the Bible. Please, every time you get … Continue reading →

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Mark 13: The End of the World, Part 3

Posted on 04/24/2013 by

Okay, just one more thing I want to cover: In those days there will be oppression, such as there has not been the like from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will be. Unless … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Reformation

Posted on 04/16/2013 by

A friend of mine—I hope “friend” is acceptable, as I don’t know him real well—for whom I have immense respect wrote the following in an email: I have stayed involved in traditional churches with the belief that God uses me … Continue reading →

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The Church

Posted on 09/28/2012 by

I read the following in a daily devotion that I get from http://www.austin-sparks.net. The higher position of “Ephesians” is this – that now, being quickened and raised together with Christ and seated in the heavenlies is a matter of relatedness … Continue reading →

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