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1 Corinthians 1-2 - God's vs. the World's Wisdom (2016)

In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul has a significant challenge: addressing a long list of problems in a church he deeply loves. This must have been a difficult letter to write! In this lesson, we see how Paul lays the groundwork to prepare the church to receive more specific instruction, which he will provide

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Christian Unity (Intro and 1 Cor. 1:1-13)

We start our study with an explanation of the value of good expository teaching and an introduction to the book of Corinthians. This lesson calls us to consider whether we share Jesus' (and Paul's) vision for Christian unity and challenges us to root out any trace of sectarianism in our hearts. Teaching Notes Christian Unity

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What the Early Christians Believed About Baptism (David Bercot)

What did Jesus mean that we must be born of water and the Spirit? This lesson from David Bercot provides insight into how the early Church understood baptism. Teaching Notes Teaching notes not available for this lesson. For more teaching from David Bercot, visit thehistoricfaith.com

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The Legacy of Nonresistance in Churches of Christ

Were Jesus' teachings on nonresistance, love for one's enemies, and peacemaking meant to be taken seriously? This lesson reviews the radical convictions of the Restoration Movement (mid-1800s) regarding these teachings, and sadly, how they were lost over time as the church began to incorporate the popular thinking of its day. Many Restoration Movement churches, including

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It's Just War, Should Christians Fight?

On March 28, 2014, Anchor-Cross Publishing and Followers of the Way sponsored a debate on the subject of just war, bringing leading thinkers together to discuss the issue in historic Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. Speaking of behalf of just war were Dr. Peter Kreeft (professor of philosophy at Boston College) and Dr. J. Daryl

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