A Fuller Discussion: Considering a Multi-faceted Issue
The waters have recently been stirred in conservative circles regarding the modernization of the King James Version. Permit me to make a few observations regarding the fuller discussion that needs to take place.
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A Hard-to-Read Bible is Not More Virtuous, Nor is it More Accurate
A recent article regarding the KJV debate seems to be making a comeback for the plowboys — those who desire the Bible in their own common tongue.
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Christian Growth , Theology , Practical Matters , Apologetics Thomas Balzamo October 26, 2024 Thomas Balzamo , KJV , KJVO , King James Version , Bible , Bible versions , modernization , modern Bible translations , preservation , Nathan Deatrick , David Cloud , plowboy , Tyndale , TRO , Textus Receptus Only , Textus Receptus , KJV preferred , NKJV , MEV , logical fallacies , translation , Haifley , Mark Ward , Romans 7 , Bible translation
Marks of Good Preaching - Avoiding Illustration Delusion
What happens when sermon illustrations are used improperly?
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Do Women Have a Viable Outlet for Their Talents?
“I would encourage you to deny the myth that a woman, raising children in her home, is somehow in a helpless position with no viable outlet for her talents.”
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Marks of Good Preaching - Don't Avoid the Growing Pains
Is simple preaching a good thing? And what are some of the results of simple preaching?
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Marks of Good Preaching - Less is More
Is it possible that one great, more full sermon per week could be far more effective than three or four sermons prepared without accountability? How do church activities effect the preaching quality?
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Marks of Good Preaching - Accountability
“Good preaching comes from a preacher that has accountability.” Why is that?
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Doctrinal , Church Culture Thomas Balzamo February 27, 2024 Thomas Balzamo , preaching , sermons , bad preaching , hermeneutics , preaching styles , pastors , Baptists , accountability
A (Mostly) Pointless Debate of Huge Importance
Has the distinction between missionaries and church planters placed undue burden on U.S. church planters and put them under needless financial risk?
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Marks of Good Preaching - Christward
How does your preaching demonstrate Christ to the listener?
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Marks of Good Preaching - You Are Not the Main Character
To the preacher who seeks to understand God and relate that understanding to the people, every single passage comes to life!
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Church Administration , Doctrinal , Theology Thomas Balzamo January 16, 2024 Thomas Balzamo , preaching , sermons , Bible Study , application , bad preaching , hermeneutics , knowing God , the mind of God , man-centered , God-centered , Esther
Marks of Good Preaching - Stable and Learned
A Berean Christian is aware of what real Bible preaching is and should be.
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Church Administration , Doctrinal , Theology Thomas Balzamo January 3, 2024 Thomas Balzamo , preaching , sermons , Bible Study , original intent , historical context , literary context , cross references , application , bad preaching , hermeneutics
Marks of Good Preaching - Straight Lines and the Reasonable Person Standard
One must be able to draw as straight of a line as possible from the intent of the passage to the application one is making.
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Church Administration , Doctrinal , Theology Thomas Balzamo January 3, 2024 Thomas Balzamo , preaching , sermons , Bible Study , original intent , historical context , literary context , cross references , application , bad preaching , hermeneutics