Daniel Rogers’ Blog
“If you see something we’re doing that can be disproved by the Bible, then please tell us.” “Read God’s word with an open heart and an open mind.” Both of these statements sound good, but they are typically said with the assumption that we have it all figured out and... Read more
There is nothing more harmful to truth than bad arguments used to prove correct conclusions. In debates, online discussions, or just casual conversations, one may espouse a view that is technically correct but the logic or argumentation they use to present that view is just all wrong. Either their language... Read more
In the last two article on this subject, we covered the importance of child-bearing in the Old Covenant from the perspective of the Ethiopian Eunuch and the question the Sadducees had about the resurrection. Today, I wanted to share with you how this insight into the Eunuch’s joy brings life... Read more
5+ years ago, I would use Ephesians and Colossians as proof that singing is the only authorized form of music in New Testament worship on Sunday morning. Any addition to this would be considered sin. The passage I would cite to prove that one shouldn’t add to this command was... Read more
Why did the Eunuch go on his way rejoicing? Because the time had finally come when even eunuchs would be given a name “better than that of sons and daughters” (Isaiah 56:3-5). In others words, while they weren’t able to produce children under the Old Covenant, they would be able... Read more
Quick crash course on Revelation 1. When was Revelation written?2. When would Revelation be fulfilled?3. Was it fulfilled when John said it would be? 1. When was Revelation written? There are three major positions held among churches of Christ: before AD 70, in the mid 70s, and near the end... Read more
When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; and the eunuch no longer saw him, but went on his way rejoicing. Acts 8:39 When reading the Bible, the most “obvious” conclusion is not necessarily the correct one. For one, what is obvious... Read more
On April 9th, I received the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. After listening to the advice of our pharmacist and leading experts on immunology, Laura and I decided to get the vaccine. I have never been a fan of shots. The only shot I have ever voluntary received was the flu... Read more
The church of Corinth had many problems. It had almost all the problems that churches have had through the ages, except the chief problem of our churches today: it was never dull. Stendahl, Krister. Paul among Jews and Gentiles and Other Essays. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1976. Print. (p. 112)... Read more
1 and 2 John go together well. 1 John serves as an extended discussion of what is only briefly discussed in 2 John. 1 John was written to the early church to warn them about a group of people who rejected Jesus as the Messiah and did not believe in... Read more