March 27, 2012
With Tennessee now a Confederate state and at war with the Union, Fanning published an article entitled “Taking up the Cross,” in the August issue of the Gospel Advocate 7.8 (1861), 244-245. What did it mean to “take up the cross” in August 1861 for Tennesseans, Confederates or Unionists? On the one hand, it meant abandoning […]
1 Comment |
Stone-Campbell | Tagged: Civil War, Cross, Discipleship, Peace, Tolbert Fanning, War |
Permalink
Posted by John Mark Hicks
March 5, 2012
While many have treated this section of Mark as a series of isolated sayings that follow a passion prediction, the thread that runs through it carries a powerful punch if we hear it as one continuous exchange between Jesus and his disciples. This thread directly connects with the prediction. Just as Jesus would serve others by suffering, […]
3 Comments |
Biblical Texts | Tagged: Bible-Gospel of Mark, Discipleship, Exclusivism, Hell, Kingdom of God, Mark 9:33-50, Peace, Pride |
Permalink
Posted by John Mark Hicks
February 1, 2012
James A. Harding (1848-1922), Kentucky evangelist and co-founder of the Nashville Bible School (now Lipscomb University), is a fascinating character. Passionate, opinionated, and faith-filled, he offers a vibrant vision for the mission of the church for both his time and ours. Below are two of my favorite (among many) quotes. Both illustrate the importance of discipleship for Harding […]
7 Comments |
Stone-Campbell | Tagged: Discipleship, Evangelism, Gospel Meetings, James A. Harding, Protracted Meetings, Soteriology' |
Permalink
Posted by John Mark Hicks