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In Defense of Lofty Rhetoric
7 Mar 2018

In Defense of Lofty Rhetoric

by Benjamin Williams | posted in: Random Musings | 0

I use big words in sermons. Sometimes I even use them correctly. I also talk about philosophical concepts and theological principles. I do this without remorse. I know this runs against the current fashion of preaching methods, but as it … Continued

church, preaching, story, worship
Learning More About Isaac Watts
12 Jul 2016

Learning More About Isaac Watts

by Benjamin Williams | posted in: Random Musings | 0

I recently had the opportunity to interact with Daniel Johnson, a researcher examining the life and work of Isaac Watts. In the Church of Christ, we still rely heavily on hymns, including many of those written by Isaac Watts, such … Continued

worship
7 Mysteries of God: Communion
24 Jun 2016

7 Mysteries of God: Communion

by Benjamin Williams | posted in: Sacraments & Disciplines | 0

Communion goes by many names. It is the table of the Lord (1 Corinthians 10:21). It is the eucharist, the Greek term for the blessing offered by Christ on the cup (Luke 22:17). It is the Lord’s supper (1 Corinthians … Continued

church, communion, sacraments, story, worship
The Experience Argument
9 Mar 2016

The Experience Argument

by Benjamin Williams | posted in: Apologetics | 0

Is it possible that a person might have an experience that demonstrates the existence of God? Internal Experience It is interesting that when all the dust has settled, many big-name Christian apologists return to this simple answer. They will say … Continued

Alvin Plantinga, apologetics, epistemology, William Lane Craig, worship
Canon & Ministry: How Scripture Works In Worship and Community
9 Jan 2016

Canon & Ministry: How Scripture Works In Worship and Community

by Benjamin Williams | posted in: Canon | 0

The life and work of ministry are canonical in that they are shaped by Canon, identified by Canon, constrained by Canon, and fueled by Canon. Ministry serves the community that is shaped by Canon and that gives to Canon its … Continued

canon, community, pastor, worship
The Power of Parody
4 Aug 2014

The Power of Parody

by Benjamin Williams | posted in: Devotional | 0

I love parodies. I always have. I have been a Weird Al fan for as long as I can remember. His renditions of pop songs have been stuck in my head all of my life, and he is still at it. … Continued

Jesus, N.T. Wright, spiritual disciplines, worship
Scot McKnight on Sacraments as Counter-Stories
15 Jan 2014

Scot McKnight on Sacraments as Counter-Stories

by Benjamin Williams | posted in: Sacraments & Disciplines | 0

The text below is from Scot McKnight’s book, King Jesus Gospel.1 The section presented here is part four of a list of things churches can do to create a “Gospel Culture,” a culture built around the story of Jesus as … Continued

baptism, church, communion, gospel, sacraments, Scot McKnight, worship
Campbell on Worship & Spiritual Disciplines
18 Nov 2013

Campbell on Worship & Spiritual Disciplines

by Benjamin Williams | posted in: Sacraments & Disciplines | 0

The article that follows is the end of Alexander Campbell’s article, written in 1839, criticizing the gaudy appearance of Christians in worship. His plea is for greater realization of God’s presence in worship and for greater consecration of the Christian … Continued

Alexander Campbell, spiritual disciplines, worship
Campbell on Apparel
18 Nov 2013

Campbell on Apparel

by Benjamin Williams | posted in: Random Musings | 0

The article that follows is the beginning of Alexander Campbell’s article, written in 1839, criticizing the gaudy appearance of Christians in worship. He argues that reverence for God is better expressed in sackcloth than in fashion. God is greatly to be feared … Continued

Alexander Campbell, worship
Invasion
23 Oct 2013

Invasion

by Benjamin Williams | posted in: Apologetics | 0

C.S. Lewis offers an insightful take on the relationship of Christianity to dualism, and at the same time almost inadvertently offers a clever explanation of the incarnation, human suffering, and the significance of worship. Not bad for day’s work!1  REALITY, … Continued

C.S. Lewis, incarnation, Satan, suffering, worship

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