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This show has been archived. To listen to its successor shows, head to creedalpodcast.com. Vernacular explores what it means to fully embrace our humanity. It's not a philosophy podcast. Nor is it simply a lifestyle podcast. It's a little bit of both, but not really either. It's music reviews and movie previews, sports forecasts and food recipes, philosophizing on the nature of knowledge and prognosticating on the future of science.
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Contemporary Quranic Studies dedicated to holistic engagement with the Quran through scholarly and spiritual reflections upon the text. Quran for All Seasons draws upon the depth and breadth of the Islamic tradition to facilitate discussions of the Quran that transcend creedal and ideological divisions. Hosted by Joseph Lumbard of the College of Islamic Studies at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, the podcast provides an ongoing commentary on the Quran, what some might call a contemplation, or t ...
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In discourse of regulative and normative principles of worship, an element that subsists as a crucial source of contention is that of creedal employment in Christian worship gatherings. Certainly, there is no explicit command to employ such confessions. Nonetheless, the value of creedal texts has been observed for centuries, since the early church,…
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Worship in the New Testament immensely contrasts worship in the Old Testament. Due to the New Covenant as the final realization of God’s covenant of grace, practical application for God’s people in worship has shifted greatly. For one, Gentiles are now grafted into the body of God’s people (Rom 11:19). What used to be an issue of genetics is now an…
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Interplay between congregationalist rule and elder-led rule in local churches (especially in the United States) has seemingly increased in recent decades so much that churches are increasingly making a transition from a congregationalist model to rule by a plurality of elders.[1] The transition often seems and proves to be a daunting task but a nec…
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Worship in the Old Testament offers a translucent perspective to Jewish worship. Whereas texts and documents from the early church are clearer, a window may be open in the practice of ancient Israel to inform Christian worship today. A primary foundation of Old-Testament worship is its foundation of sacrifice. More than New Testament worship, the O…
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The greatest opposition to right worship is idolatry. While idolatry, in most people’s minds, consists of an indigenous tribe worshiping a statue (and certainly, that is idolatry), the practice lands closer to the home of the heart than people comprehend. In the Bible there is no more serious charge than that of idolatry. Idolatry called for the st…
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Christianity is unique not only in the fact that believers worship a living God but also that he is a triune God. Furthermore, he is a triune God who works among his people in a triune manner (i.e. three distinct persons in three distinct roles). God’s people then respond to his triune work in both Christian life and Christian worship. “Before reli…
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The church is a singular body designed by God to exist in union or in covenant with him. Covenant is thematic throughout the story of Scripture and reoccurs throughout the narrative. While Satan tries to thwart God’s plan of redemptive covenant throughout the Bible, it becomes apparent that God turns dire situations into circumstances that glorify …
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The subject of worship seems to be one of the most debated topics in churches in recent decades. I boldly suggest that such debates center around a misunderstanding of worship. In response, the church must rediscover the nature and essence of worship from a biblical perspective. Incorrect language has perpetuated a false understanding of worship an…
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Finally, in this section of text dealing with the family, the Apostle Paul gives instructions to children. Nonetheless, he does not negate the responsibility of parents in his instructions, for parents hold great responsibility in the development (especially the spiritual development) of children. A godly picture of the family includes all parties …
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In the second part of this series on marriage, Paul’s address to husbands will be examined. Appropriately, as the head of the family, husbands are devoted a greater portion of the text since certainly, the husband holds a greater level of accountability. Paul’s instructions here point to the husband’s role as a leader but as a leader who imitates C…
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The late Ruth Bell Graham, wife of evangelist, Billy Graham, was once approached and asked if she or her husband had ever thought about divorce. She responded with, “Divorce? No. Murder? Yes.”[1] Marriage is a relationship based on a principle as simple as submission but convoluted by unsatisfied humanity, which is why it only works when true satis…
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A growing concern in Christian society is that of divorce and remarriage. Certainly, the fundamental instruction concerning the matter is Holy Scripture. While any orthodox believer would claim the Bible as the fundamental guide to their individual and collective (in the life of the church) lives, biblical interpretations concerning divorce and rem…
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In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Michael Jones interviews Stephen and Leann Abbott, music missionaries to Albertville, France. to find more information about Stephen and Leann, search for France Music Ministry on Facebook or visit their website at www.relevmusic.com. The Abbotts also have music available wherever music is streaming.…
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In areas of theological discourse between various Christian traditions, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper perhaps hold some of the most disparate approaches. While non-Baptist traditions frequently utilize the term, “sacrament,’ to refer to Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, contemporary Baptist traditions usually employ ordinance. Differences of view regu…
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In this conversation, Zac and Andrew discuss Andrew's book (co-written with David Paul Baird and Rev. Michael Ward) entitled 'Popcorn with the Pope.' We delve into specific films on the list, such as 'Au Revoir Les Enfants' and 'Babette's Feast', discussing various themes and ideas from each. Relatedly, we also discuss concerns about the impact of …
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Acts of worship come in manifold forms. I continually teach that worship and music are not synonymous; yet, the individual nuances that comprise the act of worship are numerous and multifarious. One such apparatus that fosters worship is difficulty. Difficulty, however, does not automatically equate to worship; it is the response to difficulty that…
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In this conversation, Zac and Alex discuss the limitations of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on human flourishing. They explore the role of intuition and embodiment in human understanding, and explore a Christian account of the development of understanding via the Sacraments. They also delve into the concept of emergent consciousness a…
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Worship ministry is often associated with music. Although worship is not synonymous with music, there should be no denying that music is assuredly a strong part of worship, particularly in a corporate sense. Further, the connection between music (or the arts in the broadest sense) and human emotion holds a formidable tie. In fact, I would contend t…
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While Christian worship is surely trinitarian, it is also christocentric. One may question how both may be true; yet, considering Christ’s complete work in Christian life, an acknowledgement of the christocentricity of Christian worship becomes apparent. Subconsciously, perhaps, many people consider God solely as the Father without realizing the co…
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The coming May 9 is Ascension Day in the Christian Calendar; the following Sunday, May 12, is considered Ascension Sunday. While such a day is often not recognized in evangelical traditions and particularly in American free church traditions, it is a vital experience that occurred in the life of Christ; thus, it is important for Christians to recog…
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