These are the articles that I wrote for The Christian Examiner, which was a Christian newsletter from 2000-2005, run by myself and Ira Mikell. The articles are here organized by topic.
Topics on This Page
- The Bible
- Christian Development and Exhortation
- Covenant
- Denominations/Denominational Doctrines
- Fundamental Doctrines
- Galatians 5: The Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit
- Hermeneutics/Interpretation
- Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Romans 14 and Related Issues
- Society/Current Events
The Bible
- Bible Translations, I: History of Translations
- Bible Translations, II: King James Version and the New King James Version
- Bible Translations, III: The American Standard Version and its Offshoots
- Bible Translations, IV: Interpretive Versions
- Bible Translations, V: Conclusion: Which is Best for You?
- History of the Bible, I: To 200
- History of the Bible, II: 200-400
- History of the Bible, III: Transmission of the Text
- The Origin of the King James Version
Christian Development and Exhortation
- Adversities: Drugs
- Adversity: Peer Pressure
- Adversities: Persecution
- Adversities: Sexuality
- Avoiding Spiritual Complacency
- The Christian and the Assembly
- The Christian and Authority
- The Christian and His Brethren
- The Christian and His Government
- The Christian and His Relationship With God
- The Christian and the Internet
- The Christian and Liberality
- The Christian and Marriage
- The Christian and Modesty
- The Christian and Proper Perspective
- The Christian and War
- The Christian and the World
- Fasting
- Hearing, but not Listening; Seeing, but not Perceiving
- "I Believe That I Can Not Be Saved"
- The Length of a Man's Days
- The Light and the Darkness
- A Living and Holy Sacrifice
- Submitting to Authority
- When They Hear No More
- Working in the Kingdom
Covenant
- Understanding Covenant, Part I: What is a Covenant?
- Understanding Covenant, Part II: Old Testament Covenants
- Understanding Covenant, Part III: Covenant During the Life of Christ
- Understanding Covenant, Part IV: The New Testament Covenant
- Understanding Covenant, Part V: Misunderstandings of Covenant
Denominations/Denominational Doctrines
- Fellowship Halls: Expedient or Hindrance?
- Have You Received a "Church Prayer Rug" in the Mail?
- The Path of Denominationalism: The Church: The People and the Institution
- The Path of Denominationalism: Authority in the Church
- The Theological Ramifications of John 17
Fundamental Doctrines
- Americanism Versus Christianity
- The Appeal to Conscience
- Are You Ready For the Judgment?
- Biblical Fellowship
- The Church of Christ Federal Trust and Savings Corporation
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Faith, Works, and Grace: Understanding the Pauline Synthesis
- Freedom in Christ Jesus
- Give No Occasion to Blaspheme
- In the Last Days...
- The Need For Church Discipline
- The Transitory World
- Who Are the Pharisees Today?
Galatians 5: The Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit
- Works of the Flesh: Sexual Immorality/Fornication
- Works of the Flesh: Uncleanness
- Works of the Flesh: Lasciviousness
- Works of the Flesh: Idolatry
- Works of the Flesh: Sorcery
- Works of the Flesh: Enmities
- Works of the Flesh: Strife
- Works of the Flesh: Jealousy
- Works of the Flesh: Wrath
- Works of the Flesh: Rivalries
- Works of the Flesh: Divisions
- Works of the Flesh: Sects
- Works of the Flesh: Envy
- Works of the Flesh: Drunkenness
- Works of the Flesh: Carousing
- Works of the Flesh: "Things Like These"
- Fruit of the Spirit: Love
- Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
- Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
- Fruit of the Spirit: Longsuffering
- Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
- Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
- Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
- Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness
- Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control
- The Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit: Conclusion
Hermeneutics/Interpretation
- How Do We Read the Scriptures?
- In Defense of the Spiritually Conservative Mindset
- The Need For a Consistent Interpretive Methodology
Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
- Can Any Put Away Person Remarry?
- Did Jesus Teach Only Old Testament Doctrine?
- The Simplicity of Matthew 19
- Understanding Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Part 1: Textual Considerations
- Understanding Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Part 2: Moses' Situational Law and MDR
New Testament
- Are You Running the Race?
- Being the People of the Lord
- The Ethiopian Eunuch
- The Greatest Encouragement to a Christian
- The Men of Faith
- The Message of 1 Corinthians 11
- The Weightier Provisions of the Law
- What Was Wrong with Ananias and Sapphira?
- What We Can Learn From Stephen
Old Testament
- Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge (Part 1)
- Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge (Part 2)
- Elijah's Flight
- Understanding the Tetragrammaton, Part I: How is it Pronounced?
- Understanding the Tetragrammaton, Part II: How Important is it?
- Walking in the Way of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat
- Why Study the Old Testament?
Romans 14 and Related Issues
- Attitude, Perception, and Yielding
- Issues Regarding Romans 14, Part I: Understanding the Text
- Issues Regarding Romans 14, Part II: Arguments Over-Extending Romans 14
- Issues Regarding Romans 14, Part III: Arguments Undervaluing Romans 14, 1: General Arguments
- Issues Regarding Romans 14, Part IV: Arguments Undervaluing Romans 14, 2: Romans 14 and Other Texts
- Issues Regarding Romans 14, Part V: Arguments Undervaluing Romans 14, 3: Categorical Arguments
- Issues Regarding Romans 14, Part VI: Arguments Undervaluing Romans 14, 4: Application Issues
- The Responsibility of Christian Liberty
- What Is Not in Romans 14
Society/Current Events
- The Cloning Issue
- Concerning Prayer in Public Schools
- The Death of Pope John Paul II
- The Error of Religious Fanaticism
- Modern Attacks on Jesus
- What We Can Learn From the Episcopalian Controversy
- What Makes a Church a "Responsible Church?"
- Women's Employment: The Home or the Office?
- The Word of God and the Media
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