As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
By David J. Huffstutler1
Divorce is a difficult topic to address on both theological and practical levels. Even when this topic is carefully studied by the best of Christian scholars, conclusions on the topic and their practical applications can yield a spectrum of beliefs and practices. When discussing divorce, charity is essential.
A church member asked whether it’s wrong for para-church ministries to do baptisms. I said “yes,” and explained the quality control concerns if a youth camp does baptisms. I said it was a church ordinance. I said much more, too. What would you have said? Thoughts?
“One of the great reasons to read works of the imagination is to overcome our habitual disposition toward utility.” - Jessica Hooten Wilson
“For me at least, and for now at least, all roads do not seem to lead to Rome. This much I think I know: I don’t want a mediating structure getting between me and my God. I must be some kind of a Protestant.” - N. Review
Are there any Bible passages that specifically support the use of music to evangelize unbelievers? If so, how do these passages support that practice?
Many Christians believe that all music without words is neutral or amoral. Some believe that all music without words is moral/good.
Many other Christians believe that all music without words is either moral or immoral, but not neutral or amoral.
What does Scripture teach about all music without words?
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What does Scripture teach about all music without words?
“Man is ‘neither a machine nor a self-contained soul,’ as materialist and spiritualist views of human life erroneously claim. We are instead hybrid creatures—body and soul—living in ‘the material world, subject to the passage of time, and yet mysteriously able to go beyond the agenda that is set, to reshape…’” - C.Today
A Clear and Present Word is the 21st volume in the “New Studies in Biblical Theology” series which now extends to 45 volumes. This volume is dedicated to the doctrine of perspicuity (or the Bible’s clarity). From Eve’s wicked interlocutor in the garden to the present day, there has been a reechoing “Has God really said?”
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