May 10, 2014
While doing some research in Nashville newspapers, I encountered this piece by David Lipscomb: “South Nashville Church of Christ,” Daily American (January 17, 1906), p. 8. I thought it was interesting for several reasons. 1. It illustrates that Lipscomb thought church planting was the way to grow the kingdom. 2. It illustrates the use of […]
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Stone-Campbell, Uncategorized | Tagged: Church, Church Planting, David Lipscomb, Ecclesiology, Evangelism, Mission, Mutual Edification, Stone-Campbell, Tent Meetings |
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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 […]
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Stone-Campbell | Tagged: Discipleship, Evangelism, Gospel Meetings, James A. Harding, Protracted Meetings, Soteriology' |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
March 20, 2009
With these below and my previous posts (1970s articles and Contending for the Faith articles), I collected my twelve articles that were published from 1977-1979 when I was 20-22 years old. In a future post I will reflect on my theological journey through those years (maybe 🙂 ). “Holy Spirit Baptism in 1 Corinthians 12:13?” […]
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Biblical Texts, Personal, Theology | Tagged: Body, Eschatology, Evangelism, Gospel Advocate, Holy Spirit Baptism, Resurrection, Tongue Speaking |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
March 17, 2009
Enlisting Other Apprentices After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything, he rose and followed him. Luke 5:27-28 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up […]
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Spirituality | Tagged: Apprentice, Christology, Disciples, Discipleship, Evangelism, Jesus, Mentoring, Mentors, Mentorship |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks