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2017-07-06T10:23:57-05:00

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The Smorgasbord (7/6/17)

Last updated on: July 6, 2017 at 10:23 am   By Brandon D. Smith

A mishmash of thoughts, scraps, and interesting stuff. Read more

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2017-07-04T22:33:00-05:00

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Accountability Is for Losers

Last updated on: July 4, 2017 at 10:33 pm   By Brandon D. Smith

If we believe that iron sharpens iron, then we believe that we need each other. Read more

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2017-07-07T14:38:54-05:00

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Farewell, Social Media

Last updated on: July 7, 2017 at 2:38 pm   By Brandon D. Smith

I've finally decided to take Jesus's caution seriously, and cut out my own social media eye rather than lust over the approval and acclaim of others. Read more

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2017-07-12T20:37:30-05:00

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Baptists, Ecumenism, and the Future

Last updated on: July 12, 2017 at 8:37 pm   By Brandon D. Smith

Baptists can maintain our identity while also learning from others about the importance of theological reflection, liturgical intentionality, and historical appreciation. Read more

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2017-07-12T20:37:57-05:00

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What Kind of a Book Is Revelation?

Last updated on: July 12, 2017 at 8:37 pm   By Brandon D. Smith

Revelation is more than a book about divine judgment and end-times destruction -- it's a book about eternal hope in Christ. Read more

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2017-08-09T05:48:25-05:00

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Eternal Generation and the Questions It Generates

Last updated on: August 9, 2017 at 5:48 am   By Brandon D. Smith

Eternal generation is largely a mystery to us, it helps us biblically and theologically make sense of the relationship between the Father and Son. Read more

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2017-08-09T05:43:43-05:00

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Was Jesus Created?

Last updated on: August 9, 2017 at 5:43 am   By Brandon D. Smith

Jesus is called "firstborn over all creation," but does this mean he was created? Read more

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2017-07-12T20:39:44-05:00

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Baptists Promoting and Supporting Patristic Theology

Last updated on: July 12, 2017 at 8:39 pm   By Brandon D. Smith

This is not one evangelical denomination's problem, but I want to highlight those in my own Baptist tribe who are doing this well. Read more

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2017-07-12T20:40:22-05:00

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The Dearth of Patristic Theology in Evangelicalism

Last updated on: July 12, 2017 at 8:40 pm   By Brandon D. Smith

Some evangelicals act as though church history started with the Reformation. Read more

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Who Is the Holy Spirit?

Last updated on: July 12, 2017 at 8:40 pm   By Brandon D. Smith

The Holy Spirit is perhaps the most overlooked person of the Trinity in many Christian circles today, but he is equally deserving of the praise and adoration given to the Father and Son. Read more

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