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Staying Within Proper Theological Boundaries

Staying Within Proper Theological Boundaries

In the formative years of the Christian Ekklēsia (“Church”)1 synods (councils) were convened in response to doctrinal controversies and other matters needing refinement. Those synods gaining acceptance in the Ekklēsia at large became known as ecumeni…

The Reason Christ Was Born :: By Nathele Graham

The Reason Christ Was Born :: By Nathele Graham

Much of the world is preparing to celebrate. The question is, what’s being celebrated? Children anticipate Santa Claus leaving gifts under a tree, while adults decorate homes with lights, tinsel, and ornaments. We give gifts to people we care about, attend office parties, send greeting cards, and generally make a big deal out of…what? Why […]

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What exactly is faith in Jesus Christ?

What exactly is faith in Jesus Christ?

Common Christian doctrine is that salvation is granted by God’s grace through faith/believe in Jesus.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

A Portrayal of Christ & His Church :: By Candy Austin

A Portrayal of Christ & His Church :: By Candy Austin

Our wedding day was on a spring morning, one that I will never forget. While waiting for the wedding march to begin, I happened to look out the church foyer window to see my soon-to-be husband rushing around outside in his white tux with his 90s-style tailcoats flailing behind him, frantically looking for something! Next […]

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“By Your Pharmakeia Were All the Nations Misled”

“By Your Pharmakeia Were All the Nations Misled”

[See Part II] In Scripture, as in all literature, a word takes on meaning only in its specific context. But sometimes the immediate context (sentence, paragraph) does not shed enough light to provide precise meaning. In such instances, broadening the s…

What Did Pilate State in John 19:22? (repost)

What Did Pilate State in John 19:22? (repost)

[This is a repost (revised a bit) in recognition of Holy Week. Of necessity, it is a bit technical.] In reading any common English translation of John 19:22, one finds Pilate saying, “What I have written, I have written.”1 This is certainly not incorre…

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3: The Day of Christ and ‘Apostasia’:: By Mark A. Becker

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3: The Day of Christ and ‘Apostasia’:: By Mark A. Becker

Recently, I have been prompted to revisit 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 and investigate this passage a little deeper. It should be noted that I have, through this study, developed an alternative nuanced interpretive view that I would like to present to the reader. My previous position on this passage is not much different than presented here, […]

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Merry Christmas from all of us

The Christ of Christmas

The Christ of Christmas Complied and edited by Luchen A. Bailey, D. Litt Picture from Knott’s website Sometime around 1955, we visited Knott’s Berry…