Episode Archives

Declarations, Announcements and Observations â??Ã?¶ An SBC Confession Booth â??Ã?¶ (part 1)

Generally impulsive blog posts would best be left for the cyber file #13. Many would prefer to know what someone they read thinks about a topic sooner than later. However, something invariably happens that offers a comparative window through which one may look and then write in hopes of … Continue reading

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Blogging exegesis … Proof-texting the blogworld …

During an ETREK discussion a couple of weeks ago the question was asked, “Why don’t the “leaders” of Emergent/emergent respond to their critics?” The line of reasoning went on to suggest that if someone like D.A. Carson took the time to critique the movement, “shouldn’t those scrutinized give us … Continue reading

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Doubling the exposure … Darfur in the ER …

Ever visit the ER? Only on a few occasions have I been allowed into the ER even though I am a pastor. My brother Paul completed the chaplain program at a hospital in OKC a number of years ago. Paul and blood are like oil and water. I have … Continue reading

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Our crisis … tree shaking or saber rattling … or grandstanding …

Thanks to Rick for the link to Condi stepping out to call for some “tree shaking” regarding the genocide in Darfur. Until this is daily/nightly news, it will not garner the kind of attention needed to do something. Reminded me of the forward Bono wrote for Jeffrey Sachs’, … Continue reading

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The consequences of an encyclopedic view of the Scriptures …

Paul concludes a solid post with,

So to re-baptize people because of our doctrinal differences with them (because they are not of â??Ã?úlike faith and orderâ??Ã?ù) is not supported in the Bible in either direct teaching or in example. Some will say, â??Ã?úWell, what you have said isnâ??Ã?ôt Baptist.â??Ã?ù

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