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2015-03-13T01:38:43-05:00

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Should Pastors Promote War from the Pulpit?

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 1:38 am By Brandon D. Smith

ISIS's ruthless terrorizing of Christians (and others) is the latest global uproar causing pastors to ask the question: how do I handle this from the pulpit? Read more

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2015-03-12T12:56:55-05:00

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The Practical Calvin

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 12:56 pm By Brandon D. Smith

Far from a crusty old man writing a stale textbook, Calvin understood that the breadth of his work was worthless if it did not apply itself to the life of a believer. Read more

2017-05-09T22:15:05-05:00

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3 Responses to Critiques of Inerrancy

Last updated on: May 9, 2017 at 10:15 pm By Brandon D. Smith

Some observations on critiques of inerrancy and the idea that inerrancy "dies the death of a thousand qualifications." Read more

Biblical Interpretation

2015-03-09T14:56:31-05:00

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Complementarians and Hypocrisy

Last updated on: March 9, 2015 at 2:56 pm By Brandon D. Smith

Consider this a gentle warning to my fellow complementarians, from a guy who continually needs this reminder myself. Read more

2015-03-05T10:27:50-05:00

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Obama’s Probably Not a Muslim (Or, Why We Don’t Need a Christian President)

Last updated on: March 5, 2015 at 10:27 am By Brandon D. Smith

We don't need a Christian president in order to see important values upheld, protected, or restored. Read more

2015-03-09T22:18:24-05:00

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N. T. Wright’s 5 Aspects of Renewed Humanity

Last updated on: March 9, 2015 at 10:18 pm By Brandon D. Smith

N. T. Wright argues that a Pauline theology of renewed humanity lends itself to five categories: worship, resurrection, holiness, love, and mission. Read more

2015-04-16T22:36:09-05:00

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Dallas Radio Show Reviews “The Bible Tells Me So” by Peter Enns

Last updated on: April 16, 2015 at 10:36 pm By Brandon D. Smith

"For Christ & Culture," a radio show on 90.9 FM in Dallas (that I often produce or co-host), just aired a 10-part review of fellow Patheos blogger Peter Enns's new book, "The Bible Tells Me So." Read more

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2015-03-02T16:54:46-05:00

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John Wesley’s Christian Perfection: Myths, Realities, and Critique

Last updated on: March 2, 2015 at 4:54 pm By Brandon D. Smith

John Wesley's teachings on Christian perfection aren't what some portray, but are still worthy of thoughtful critique. Read more

2015-03-03T10:43:36-05:00

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Trolls, Slacktivism, and Having a Conversation

Last updated on: March 3, 2015 at 10:43 am By Brandon D. Smith

Social media is real life. It's not a separate existence and doesn't remove you from the consequences of your actions. Read more

2015-03-03T23:50:32-05:00

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5 Ways Theology Speaks to Science

Last updated on: March 3, 2015 at 11:50 pm By Brandon D. Smith

Christians have certain things to fear and much to gain from competent scientific practice. Read more

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