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The Church Membership’s Role in Admonishing the Unruly

By Mark W. Christy In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Paul says to the church, “We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly.”[i]…

4 years ago

Standing for Christ When Authentic Christianity is in Short Supply

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Christianity, for far too many people, has been reduced to little more than keeping a…

4 years ago

Magnifying the Cross in the Worship Service

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In 1 Corinthians 2:2, Paul declares, “For I determined to know nothing among you except…

4 years ago

Paul, the Skilled or Unskilled Proclaimer

By Mark W. Christy, PhD At times in Paul’s writings, he seems to suggest that he lacked any real skill…

4 years ago

When Should the Pastor Play the Fool?

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In this contemporary setting, many pastors have clearly sold-out in favor of the world’s trappings…

4 years ago

A Biblical Argument for a Female Deacon

Traditionally, many Baptist churches have spurned the idea of female deacons. Their position on this subject is due, at least…

4 years ago

Critical Response to The Traditionalist Statement: Part 11 (Article 10)

By Mark W. Christy, PhD This article is the eleventh in a series designed to carefully consider the theological position…

4 years ago

Critical Response to The Traditionalist Statement: Part 10 (Article 9)

By Mark W. Christy, PhD This article is the tenth in a series designed to carefully consider the theological position…

4 years ago

Critical Response to The Traditionalist Statement: Part 9 (Article 8)

By Mark W. Christy, PhD This article is the ninth in a series designed to carefully consider the theological position…

4 years ago

Critical Response to The Traditionalist Statement: Part 8 (Article 7)

By Mark W. Christy, PhD This article is the eighth in a series designed to carefully consider the theological position…

4 years ago