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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
