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What Is the Great Commission?

Posted on January 25, 2017 by admin

In the last blog we briefly mentioned the Great or Divine Commission which is contained in Matthew 28. It is Jesus’ final instructions to his followers. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth … Continue reading →

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The Divine Commission

Posted on January 17, 2017 by admin

Frank E. Wilson, in his book The Divine Commission:  A Sketch of Church History, places considerable emphasis on the church fulfilling the divine commission Christ left his followers. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and … Continue reading →

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Does Christianity Work?

Posted on January 10, 2017 by admin

Science can be defined as the “logical and systematic study of nature and the physical world”. [1]  In order to study our physical world, scientists develop theories about how our world is constructed and then perform experiments to determine if … Continue reading →

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Doubt

Posted on January 2, 2017 by admin

Recent research has shown what many Christians suspected is true—the Christian church is losing many young people and the major reason is serious intellectual doubts. [1]  Now when we talk about doubt and Christianity, most immediately think about doubting the … Continue reading →

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Sins of Omission

Posted on December 28, 2016 by admin

In the past two blogs we have discussed the book Why We Make Mistakes.  Another point the author makes is that research has shown people feel more responsible for their actions than their inaction.  He notes that inaction means we … Continue reading →

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Mistakes

Posted on November 30, 2016 by admin

In this blog we have often talked about the fact that God made us finite and the implications of that fact.  I recently read a book written by Joseph T. Hallinan who details various mistakes to which we humans are … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on November 21, 2016 by admin

This blog has been in existence for over five years.  Its purpose has been to address several questions concerning the Christian doctrine of salvation that have not been adequately answered by the Christian community.  We have approached these questions recognizing … Continue reading →

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Duplicity

Posted on November 8, 2016 by admin

Steve Tobak is a businessman who writes a blog on business topics but occasionally addresses cultural issues.  In a recent posting he decries one behavior he sees in our society. . . .people talk a good game but their actions … Continue reading →

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Injustice

Posted on November 1, 2016 by admin

World Magazine recently ran an article about the problems the native Alaskans face.  Part of their problems stem from the history of injustice they suffered through the hands of the non-natives that came to Alaska.  The injustices they endured included … Continue reading →

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Evangelism

Posted on October 25, 2016 by admin

My dad recently sent me the following article from A Treasury of Bible Illustrations. A secretary on the job is engulfed in problems. Her husband left her; a son is in rebellion; she can barely make ends meet. She cries … Continue reading →

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