God in Weakness: A Thought on Jn 19.16-17 & Lk 23.26

Introductory ThoughtsHave you ever wondered to yourself if Jesus knew what it was like to hurt so bad he wanted to quit? Have you ever wondered to yourself, perhaps after that secret fall, if Jesus knew what it was like to fall? Have you ever wondered if Jesus became weary, exhausted or just plain tired? I have! I have wondered to myself often if Jesus knew what it was like to really fall flat on his face. Could Jesus understand when my body not...

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Supreme Savior: Late Nite Thoughts from Col 1.15-20

I was reading through Colossians this evening and began to mull over its message in my head. As I reflected these thoughts began to percolate through my mind. I doubt they are that scholarly but perhaps they are going in the right direction what Paul was after - especially in chapter 1 of this rich letter. INTRODUCTORY THOUGHTSThe Epistle to the Colossians was written by Paul and Timothy to a group of disciples about 100 miles east of Ephesus. Paul...

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Alexander Campbell, The Spirit of Intolerance & Fellowship

In light of my last three posts that share dialogue on unity and fellowship in which the "approved apostolic example" of Paul was appealed to ... especially his relationship with the Corinthians - I want to share some thoughts from the Stone Campbell giant Alexander Campbell on unity. In the late 1820s as things heated up in the Redstone Baptist Association, pressure was brought upon Alexander Campbell. The drawing a line in the sand disfellowshipping...

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Worship Acts, Hermeneutics & Fellowship: Continuing Dialogue - Pt 3

Read Salvation by Correct Doctrine, Pt 1 HERERead Salvation by Correct Doctrine, Pt 2 HERE This is the third part of a dialog with a brother. After practicing a "principle of avoidance" (see the end of our previous dialogue) for about a week I received a five page letter which I reproduce all but the first page. I chose to refrain from reproducing the first part because it was, in my view, very unfriendly. The second part of the letter seems to be...

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Salvation by Correct Doctrine, Hermeneutics & Fellowship, Pt 2

Read Salvation by Correct Doctrine, Hermeneutics & Fellowship, Pt 1HERE Read Worship Acts, Hermeneutics & Fellowship: Continuing Dialogue (which is Part 3) HEREThe following is the second part of a brotherly on again and off again discussion I allowed myself to get drawn into with another preacher. I felt it would be valuable to develop a Christian bond with this brother. As for the actual initial initiation of the discussion regarding music...

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