(By: Danny Akin & Bruce Ashford)
Numerous spats center on method and practice. In such cases, it is wise to ask whether the practice at hand is based upon biblical command, apostolic precedent, or local tradition.[1] If it is based upon biblical command, then there is no question that it must be obeyed. If it is based on apostolic precedent, then it demands our attention but nonetheless is not a biblical injunction. We pay close and … [Read More]
Aspect 6(b): A Mission Centered on the Gospel (spats, straw men, infighting)
God’s Guidelines for the “Gray Areas” of Life: Wise Decision-Making in a Wicked World, Part 8
THE USE OF BEVERAGE ALCOHOL AS A TEST CASE: PART B
Ethical and moral decision-making presents a great challenge for devoted followers of Jesus in the 21st century context. In 1 Corinthians Paul provides helpful guidelines for navigating what could be called “the gray areas” of the Christian life.
These biblical principles are true anywhere, anytime and under any circumstances. They are extremely helpful in leading us to be wise decision-makers as we live out a gospel-centered … [Read More]
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God’s Guidelines for the “Gray Areas” of Life: Wise Decision-Making in a Wicked World, Part 7
THE USE OF BEVERAGE ALCOHOL AS A TEST CASE: PART A
Ethical and moral decision-making presents a great challenge for devoted followers of Jesus in the 21st century context. In 1 Corinthians Paul provides helpful guidelines for navigating what could be called “the gray areas” of the Christian life.
These biblical principles are true anywhere, anytime and under any circumstances. They are extremely helpful in leading us to be wise decision-makers as we live out a gospel-centered … [Read More]
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