W. Jackson Watts Next week I’ll conclude my tenure as a member of the Commission for Theological Integrity. It has been a wonderful experience of working alongside other men who have faithfully sought to accomplish the three-fold purpose of the Commission. (a) To alert our people of theological trends that could threaten our theological integrity as a denomination; (b) To …
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W. Jackson Watts Over 20 years ago I had a brief but memorable conversation with Matthew McAffee. McAffee was then a bright, new faculty member at Welch College with wise insights into many subjects. [1] Somehow the topic of the Mosaic Law came up. Most of us know the conventional, three-fold division of the law: moral, civil, and ceremonial. McAffee …
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Cory Thompson and Jackson Watts Over the last decade we both have had the privilege of coordinating the Commission for Theological Integrity’s annual Symposium. It has been a blessing to hear many substantive and interesting papers presented. Just as valuable have been the in-person interactions we’ve had with Symposium attendees and presenters. However, despite the fact that this year marks …
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Cory Thompson When we think about Mother’s Day, our thoughts often turn to the women who have nurtured, taught, and loved us. As believers, when we consider mothers in the Bible, who stands out? Most likely, we immediately think of Mary, the mother of Jesus. But how should we understand Mary’s role in God’s redemptive plan? What does Scripture teach …
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