PHall | February 26, 2026
Are “We” a Denomination? “We are not a denomination” is a statement of truth if we are speaking Biblically. However, there are signs people are drifting towards denominationalism because they have become sectarian in their language. Here are phrases commonly heard among us that are not Biblical: 1. Church of Christ preacher. 2. Church of […]
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PHall | February 26, 2026
3 Ways To Be A Barneybas ‐ When you see someone working all by themselves and they obviously need help, here are three ways to encourage: 1. Offer to watch so they aren’t alone. Even applaud periodically so they know you think they are doing a good job! 2. Offer to volunteer someone else who […]
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PHall | February 26, 2026
Who Created God? In “The God Delusion”, Richard Dawkins asks the question, “Who created God?” This is a favorite “gotcha” question of atheists. This is ironic because atheists often believe in abiogenesis, the scientific theory that life originated from non-living matter through natural chemical processes. I say ironic because theists can simply return the volley […]
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PHall | February 9, 2026
First, I am not advocating being rude or physically disallowing a non-Christian to take the Lord’s supper. However, I am advocating that we teach that the communion is only for believers. As you read what is involved in the Lord’s supper, ask, “Is this for the baptized or unbaptized?” #1 – For those […]
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PHall | February 6, 2026
Personal Perfection to Get to Heaven? Ever hear someone say, “I hope I did enough to go to heaven?” Or have you heard preached, “That church isn’t ‘sound’ so anyone baptized there is still lost”. Those are dangerous thoughts. If we have to be perfect in all areas to get to heaven, then we only […]
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PHall | February 5, 2026
Metaphysics is the philosophical branch that deals with the question of reality. Simply, what is real? Theists believe in “Immaterialism” or “Idealism” which is defined by reality consisting of both the material world (i.e., the physical world of the five senses), and immaterial world which we would call “Spiritual.” Christians and Theists hold this as […]
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