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The Government Church
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by Keith Giles
In some countries, the Christian faith is under the control of the State. These governments control the spread and expression of Christianity by regulating churches, and keeping pastors on the payroll. Those Christians who dare to speak out against Government policy or who criticize military operations or otherwise go against the grain are threatened with seizure of property or loss of certain rights.
Many of you know exactly what I'm talking about because you live in America. ...more
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Cynical Love
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by Brian White
My mom used to joke about sarcasm being the devil's language. I consider myself a sarcastic man in the fullest sense of the word. I'm quick to the draw when a sarcastic comment is needed, but does this attitude fit into the Christian life towards the church and the outside world. Do my cynical/sarcastic ways communicate the Gospel I claim to know? This article discusses the cynical nature of my home, Orange County, California in light of 1 Corinthians 13. ...more
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RESPONSE TO MARK DRISCOLL'S REVIEW OF "PAGAN CHRISTIANITY"
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by Keith Giles
Mark Driscoll's recent critique is based largely upon the work of New Testament scholar Ben Witherington - and while it's always good to rely on the wisdom of others in areas where we are weak - Driscoll makes the mistake of ignoring the very public trouncing of Witherington's same arguments by Jon Zens over a year ago. ...more
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The Jesus We Don't Know (Yet)
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by Keith Giles
Sometimes I feel as if you and I need to have that sort of moment in our lives where Jesus can be who He really is and not necessarily who we have made Him out to be. Let me assure you, Jesus is not who you think He is. He is more glorious, more powerful, more confusing, more fascinating, and more radically inclusive than you or I can possibly imagine. ...more
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