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PHall | June 25, 2026
While in a Bible study this week with a seeker, we talked about topics like denominationalism. I asked, “Would you be surprised to hear I am not a ‘Church of Christ Preacher’?” He was! I explained we’re not part of a denomination; and I loved his response: “So this church is not a ‘Church of […]
PHall | June 25, 2026
Death in the World Before the Fall? Was death in the world before the Fall? I always thought not. Was death an unfair punishment or consequence? That has been suggested. It has been hypothesized that when God told Adam that if he ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil he would […]
PHall | June 25, 2026
There are many troubling scenes in the Bible, one of which is God – causing, permitting – David’s son to die (2 Samuel 12:14). This is the child he had with Bathsheba when she was still Uriah’s wife. Why die? This is where I will employ my oft used mantra, “I don’t know. I’m not […]
PHall | June 25, 2026
“How do you stay strong spiritually? I get weak when I get comfortable”. When asked that question I answered her, “You don’t”. Now let me explain. When I was on a trip I bought my wife “just because” jewelry. My love was on fire! Then there are the times when my wife will ask, “Do […]
PHall | March 3, 2026
A Hesitancy to Getting Baptized “We are called to be faithful, not flawless” (Michael W. Green ) (I hope I got the quote right). This was a great answer to the question of someone hesitant to be baptized because they weren’t sure they could be perfect after being baptized. When I was presented with that […]
PHall | March 3, 2026
Who are the “teachers” of James 3:1? (CSB) Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment. Who are these teachers that receive this warning? First, the text shows these are not all believers who teach. James says, “Not many should become teachers”. That is the opposite […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]