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An Even More Excellent Way: A Response to Joel Green on the Bible in Global Methodism
Should Global Methodist doctrine define what Scripture is or describe what Scripture does? That's the question posed by Joel B. Green in a new Firebrand article that criticizes my defense of the statement "Scripture is without error in all it affirms," which is language included in the proposed Articles of Faith to be considered by the General Conference of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) later this year. Green's article came in the form of a response to my critique of an e
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Did God (really) forsake Jesus on the cross?
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Jesus' cry of dereliction from the cross is often taken to mean that God the Father turned...
Matt O'Reilly
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Biblical Reflections on Bishops: Global Methodist Bishops (part 4)
What does the Bible say to the current Global Methodist discussion over the role of bishops? The question is easier asked than answered....
Matt O'Reilly
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How Early was the New Testament Written?
In Rethinking the Dates of the New Testament, Jonathan Bernier makes a plausible case for early composition of the New Testament.
Matt O'Reilly
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Is the Trinity Biblical?
The Trinity is mysterious. It's difficult to understand. More specifically, it's difficult for us to understand how something can be one...
Matt O'Reilly
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Unexpected Servant
Christians often speak of how we can serve Jesus. We don't always consider how Jesus needs to serve us. In this message, Dr. Matt...
Matt O'Reilly
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When Mourning Moves Mission
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). But is there purpose in our pain? Does our mourning have meaning?...
Matt O'Reilly
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