Perrydox.com is devoted to the pursuit of truth, whether plain or paradoxical, whether simple or sublime, or simply absurd yet absolute.
PHall | October 30, 2009
In Acts 20:7-12, Paul, Luke, and their friends meet with the church in Troas to “break bread.” This innocuous term, to “break bread,” has a deeper meaning than simply tearing bread into pieces or eating. To “break bread” with someone, whether in a common meal at a home, or as the Lord’s Supper in church, […]
PHall | October 26, 2009
Read the following advice: “A relationship usually means you’re exclusive to one person, giving your heart and soul to your mate, at least within reason. We’re supposed to feel strongly about that person — and that person only. “But does the world stop turning because you’re hitched? I don’t believe so. The “Pretty Women” production […]
PHall | October 13, 2009
If you witnessed a baptism and heard the preacher say, “I now baptize you in the name of Jesus,” would that be a scriptural baptism? When you were baptized, were you baptized in the name of Jesus? If so, why? If not, why not? The part of Acts 2:38 we are focusing on this time […]
PHall | October 12, 2009
Quick question – Who would you rather study with for that all-important final exam? Would you prefer studying with someone who is making an A or an F? More on this later. There was a knock on the front door at 6:30 AM. I was already up taking care of the dog, so I was […]
PHall | October 12, 2009
“Sorry, We’re Closed;” “Sale;” “New Store Hours” – these are commonly placed signs in windows of businesses. Some signs express hope, “Under New Management.” Others, the demise of hope – “Going Out of Business.” As an aside, I heard of one store whose going out of business sale was so successful he decided to have […]
PHall | October 9, 2009
Even those not historians are usually familiar with the advice, “Those who fail to learn from the mistakes of history are doomed to repeat them.” Clarence Darrow observed, “History repeats itself, that’s one of the things that’s wrong with history.” What mistake am I talking about? Christians separating themselves into separate churches along racial lines.
PHall | October 9, 2009
Questions: 1. What denominational church did Jesus establish when He said, “I will build My church?” (Matthew 16:18) 2. What denominational church does the Bible say Christ gave some to be “apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers…?” (Ephesians 4:11) 3. What denominational church were the letters of Romans, 1st. & 2nd […]
PHall | October 5, 2009
Is it right or wrong to (you fill in the blank)? That’s a good question, always. In fact it needs to be asked more, as individual Christians, families of God, and churches of Christ. In Numbers 1:2, God commands Moses to number the people. There are several occasions in the Bible where God’s people are […]
PHall | October 3, 2009
Wisdom has spoken about the need to live in the present, preaching that we cannot change the past and that the future is not yet here, therefore advising we must live in the present. Jesus Himself spoke wisely about living in the present when He said, Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry […]
PHall | October 3, 2009
Motivation is simple – it is what makes us move. Motivation is complex – at least on a deeper level. Motivation to do what is right and good – or simply what is necessary – often has to overcome fear, self-doubt, personal inadequacies, humility, and many other factors. That is when it becomes complex. In […]