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Apostolic Succession & Presence of the Spirit
May 5, 2008
When we think of the church today, most Christian thinkers recognize the importance of continuity with the past. While the…
Defining Boundaries in a Pluralistic World
May 2, 2008
We are still faced with the challenge of distinguishing the true church from a false church. While it is true…
Looking to the Head of the Body
May 1, 2008
Even as we pursue this thesis, it is important to state that to recognize the church as the Body of…
Exegeting a Congregation (Part 3)
April 30, 2008
And sometimes it will be in the acts of obedience which surprise even those who participated in the decision. First…
Exegeting a Congregation (Part 2)
April 29, 2008
Sometimes the Word of God will be revealed in a person or persons who demonstrate fruits of the Spirit in…
Exegeting a Congregation (Part 1)
April 28, 2008
How do you look for the Word of God in the life of a congregation? I would propose that in…
Church as a Piece of Qualified World
April 22, 2008
Bonhoeffer knew of the betrayal of the church but he spoke of the church as follows: The church is a…
Grace Redeeming Betrayal
April 21, 2008
I am not suggesting that we should “sin boldly so that grace might abound” but that God is not only…
Scriptural Pattern
April 18, 2008
Scriptural accounts set the precedent. Judah betrays Joseph into slavery for twenty pieces of silver and Judas betrays Jesus into…
Emptying Ourselves of Pretentions
April 17, 2008
We cannot escape the scandal of particularity. God has chosen to enter time from eternity through the incarnation. The Word…
