The author reflects on the significance of church names, noting that they once indicated clear beliefs. The rise of "non-denominationalism" has muddled this clarity, often disguising underlying doctrinal similarities. The plea is for churches to embrace their historical identities or clearly articulate their beliefs to foster trust and transparency.
XIV. Of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper We believe that the Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost; to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried and risen Saviour, with its effect, in our … Continue reading Baptism and Faith
What part of Jesus Christ's ministry, teaching, or preaching played race-identity politics? What, then was the message, both of Jesus' own words and the rest of Scripture? It's summed up in Christ's response to those trying to corner him: The greatest command is to love God with all - your heart, body, mind, … Continue reading Identity Politics, Race, and the Church
This post is going to take a bit of a shotgun approach to something that has been on my mind for quite some time, but was recently shifted to the proverbial front-burner by someone who has become a semi-regular visitor to the church here.What's in a name? It's a simple enough question, or is it? … Continue reading What's In A Name?
Contending For Christ 