“During the past two centuries, things have changed. Christians today don’t look primarily to pastors as their most important intellectual guides.”
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Why the Church Needs Pastor-Theologians - TGC
Covenant Connections in Paul (Part 3)
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This series is from the first draft of my book The Words of the Covenant: New Testament Continuation. Volume One on Old Testament Expectation is already available.
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Should the Nicene Creed Drop One Clause? (The Filioque Debate)
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“The original version read, ‘We believe in the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from the Father,’ a statement taken directly from John 15:26…. In this article, we’ll guide you through the history and theology of the Filioque clause.” - Word by Word
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Beauty Everywhere, Even Online
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“Watching others captivated by the wonder of simply seeing or hearing is a powerful statement on the goodness of God’s world.” - Breakpoint
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Did the Israelites Use Drum-Like Instruments in The Worship in the Solomonic Temple?
Concerning the use of drum-like instruments in the temple, I recently found the following information online:
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What Does It Profit? Gambling and the Christian Tradition
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“While nothing like a sports betting app on a cellphone could be imagined by the moral theologians of previous centuries, the wisdom of Christian moral reflection on gambling does have some significant lessons to teach us” - Acton
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How can pastors equip their people to think about cultural issues and live out the mission of God in the public square?
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“When it comes to being equipped on how to steward their citizenship, there is often little theological reflection. As a result, the public theology of God’s people is formed by other voices throughout the week, from social media to pundits to politicians.” - Daniel Darling
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Latest 9 Marks Journal focuses on relationship between church and government
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Much of the issue targets Christian authoritarianism, theonomy, and Christian nationalism - 9 Marks
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In Context: The Disciple and His Rabbi: Discipleship in the Original Jewish Context, Part 1
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Understanding the relationship of rabbi to disciple – and what discipleship entailed – will help us to better understand Jesus’ teachings because they help us better understand the teacher (Jesus) and His most frequent audience (the disciples).
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The Future of Pro-Abortion Arguments: Will “Viability” Become Moot?
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“Historically, it has been argued that viability is a factor in determining the moral status of abortion. Ectogenesis makes it so that all fetuses are viable.” - DBTS Blog
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