Category Archives: Doctrinal Issues
The Slippery Slope To Paganism
I’m continuing to work through a series of thoughts on how the American Church has drifted away from its roots of historic, orthodox theology and become what we observe today. To use the term Paganism in conjunction with Christianity may … Continue reading
The Basis For Christian Unity, pt.3
In a way that is far too similar to the medieval church, modern evangelicalism has learned to use the principle of unity to silence its critics. The Apostle Paul’s command to “make every effort to keep the unity of the … Continue reading
The Basis For Christian Unity, pt.2
Another common theme these days among Christians is “deeds not creeds”. This reflects the belief that an emphasis on doctrinal beliefs can be divisive and perhaps even counter-productive to the Church’s mission. It seems to be in vogue today to … Continue reading
The Basis For Christian Unity, pt.1
How often have we heard the question raised in various Christian circles “why can’t we just love each other, regardless of what we believe?”. In most cases, such pleas are in some way, a call to unity. More subtle, underlying … Continue reading
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A Call For The Church To Return Home
Home is a place where we belong. During the Christmas season many of us, despite having left home years ago, can return home to the place we were raised and still have the sense we belong there. We can look … Continue reading
Christian Bumper Stickers Make Me Think….
Today I was walking through the parking lot at Walmart, and I saw a bumper sticker advertising a local church in my city. Their slogan, according to the bumper sticker, is “The Church Where Worship Makes Sense”. What does this … Continue reading
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What I DO like about what the Emerging Church says
What I do like about what the Emerging Church says Much like Kevin DeYoung, I can relate to Emerging Christians who are wary of slick marketing gimmicks, how-to sermons, watered-down megachurches, and the effects of modernism. I fully agree that the … Continue reading
The Emergent Church Movement, pt.2
The question I still wrestle with and hope that you will too, concerning the Emerging Church is this: Is it a trend, or is it another reactionary stance, or is it something that God is doing to connect with a new … Continue reading
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