tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85596024035336117502024-08-28T20:57:42.443-05:00These are short religious articles by the Parkway Church of Christ, that are published weekly in the Bowling Green Daily News (Bowling Green, KY).Tim Hailehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07468001043884009526noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559602403533611750.post-79393002323815298622009-05-13T22:59:00.007-05:002009-05-13T23:06:15.896-05:00

Over the years I have been asked this question many times. The question is scriptural and good, but I fear that it is often answered apart from any consideration of the Scriptures. This results in many people affirming to “have the Lord” when they know nothing of what the relationship involves or requires. If we intend to use a Bible phrase, we should use it consistent with its biblical context.

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Evil CompanionsTim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristOur latest presidential contest witnessed a debate over whether or not a person should be judged by the company that he keeps. Supporters and opponents argued over whether or not people are affected by the beliefs, actions and agendas of their companions and associates. Is one more inclined to be sympathetic to a particular method or cause

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DenominationalismTim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristReligiously speaking, a “denomination” is one particular branch of a larger body of religious people. Many people have the idea that the universal church of Christ is composed of such denominations. Consequently, the members of these various denominational churches accept the religious people of all other “denominations.” How is this

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Some Thoughts On “Organized Religion”Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristPeople often excuse their lack of religious affiliation on the basis that they are not comfortable with “organized” or “formal” religion. Some of these people claim to believe in God and in the Bible. They take comfort in their personal beliefs and individual practices. What does the Bible say about “organized”

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Whose Prayers Are Answered?Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristThe initial response of most people to this question will be that “God answers the prayers of all people.” And while it would be quite comforting to believe this, the Bible actually teaches something very different. God has given certain rules and guidelines that govern prayer:1. God will not listen to those who refuse to

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“Liberal” Versus “Conservative”Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristThose who are familiar with religion and politics are accustomed to hearing people classified as either “liberal” or “conservative.” Some people are offended by the use of these terms because they are sometimes used in an insulting and derogatory way. However, this is not always true. It is possible for the terms to be used

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The New “Corban”Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristThe Pharisees and Scribes of Jesus’ day avoided providing financial assistance to their parents by designating the money as “Corban.” This meant that any money that might otherwise be given to their parents had already been dedicated as a “gift” to the Temple. Jesus therefore accused these men of disobeying the divine commandment to “

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Religious Changelings (Part 2)Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristAs discussed last week, Solomon warned of the dangerous influence of those who are “given to change” (Proverbs 24:21). Not all change is good! Some change constitutes rebellion against God’s established norms.Some changers are busy converting local churches from once spiritual fortresses into dens of compromise. Those who

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Sin and SalvationTim Haile, for the Parkway church of Christ“Political correctness” has produced a kind of religious correctness, which has led to the popular notion that Christians are not to be critical of “sinful” behavior. It is alleged that true Christians will have a “live and let live” approach to others. And while it is true that the New Testament contains no mechanism for the coercion of

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Religious ChangelingsTim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristWe are living in an age that is obsessed with “change.” North Americans recently watched the “change” mantra literally dominate a presidential campaign. Millions of people voted for a particular candidate on the mere basis of his constant call for “change.” Many of these voters knew absolutely nothing about this particular

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Christmas Time ReligionTim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristReligious sentiment tends to increase during Christmas and Easter. And even though we admit that a small amount of attention to Bible topics is better than none at all, we do not want people to be deceived into thinking that this seasonal “religion” is sufficient for their souls. There is more to serving God than just attending a “

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Homosexuality and Gay Marriage (Part 1)Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristDefenders of homosexuality and gay marriage have traditionally gone to great lengths to avoid Bible teaching when making their case. However, Newsweek.com recently published an article that attempts to use the Bible in actual defense of gay marriage. Lisa Miller’s article was published December 6, 2008, and is

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“Work Out Your Own Salvation”Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristThough Bible students are always pleased to hear Scripture cited, they also know that Scripture can easily be taken out of context and misapplied. When context is properly represented, partial citations can be applied effectively. However, misapplication is far more likely to occur when partial citations are made. This may

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Proposition 8 and Gay MarriageTim Haile, for the Parkway Church of ChristProposition 8 was an amendment to the California state constitution that restricts “marriage” to a union between a man and a woman. It bans “gay marriage.” The amendment passed, but it has created a firestorm of controversy in California and in other places. Gay activists have invaded churches and disrupted their worship

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The Church of Oprah Winfrey (Part 2)Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristI pointed out in last week’s article that Oprah Winfrey is now attempting to help her followers spiritually, not just socially and psychologically. The problem is that her religious concepts are rooted in New Ageism, rather than the Holy Scriptures. Oprah’s website showcases the teachings of a prominent new age

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The Church of Oprah Winfrey (Part 1)Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristSome people wish to be “religious” or “spiritual,” but they do not wish to follow the Holy Scriptures. They reject the Church that Jesus built, and establish in its place their own brand and concept of “church.” Hundreds of human religions have been formed from the rejection of Bible truth. Some of these have been

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Government and MoralityTim Haile, for the Parkway church of Christ“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).“A king who sits on the throne of righteousness winnows away all evil with his eyes” (Proverbs 20:8).The greatest failing of any people is to underestimate the importance of God’s standards in their lives and in their institutions. This includes

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Is Socialism Biblical?Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristPoliticians usually make promises in order to get elected to office. Financial conditions often top the list of people’s concerns, so politicians devote considerable discussion to this topic, particularly in election years that occur in the midst of economic downswings. This is one such year for the United States. Each political

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A Comparison of Life: Born and UnbornTim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristAs I mentioned last week, discussions about abortion often lead to discussions about individuality and the quality of the unborn life. As last week’s study indicated, medical science makes it difficult for one to deny the “life” status of the unborn child. So, the dispute is now over the value of the unborn life. Is

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"Begetting" and the "Life" of the UnbornTim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristDiscussions about abortion often lead to discussions about when life begins. This discussion then leads to questions about individuality and the quality of the unborn life. Science forces some to admit that “life” begins at conception, but they remain unwilling to admit that this unborn life is qualitatively equal

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Is the Law of Moses Our Spiritual Guide? (Part 5)Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristThis fifth installment is the final in our series on this subject.9. The Law of Moses served a temporary purpose. God never intended for the Law of Moses to rule indefinitely. It served God’s intended purpose and it was taken out of the way. In explaining the relationship between the Law of Moses and the

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Is the Law of Moses Our Spiritual Guide? (4)Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristIn our last three articles we considered several reasons why we today are not under the Law of Moses. Let us continue our study:8. If the Law of Moses remains binding today, then Jesus does not qualify as our High Priest. Without Jesus as our High Priest, the types of the Levitical Priesthood would be

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Is the Law of Moses Our Spiritual Guide? (3)Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristOur last two articles have cited several reasons why we today are not under the Law of Moses. Let us continue our study:6. Those who seek justification by the Law of Moses are obligated to “keep the whole law.” Paul said, “I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the

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Is the Law of Moses Our Spiritual Guide? (Part 2)Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristLast week’s article raised the question of whether or not the Law of Moses constitutes our moral and spiritual guide today. I pointed out that many people turn to the Old Testament for their authority for practices such as tithing, Sabbath observance, burning of incense in worship, instrumental music in

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Is the Law of Moses Our Spiritual Guide? (Part 1)Tim Haile, for the Parkway church of ChristMany people turn to the Old Testament for their authority for modern religious practices. The most commonly defended practices are those of tithing, Sabbath observance, burning of incense in worship, instrumental music in worship, infant church membership and a separate priesthood. This raises an important

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