Christian Publication and Ecclesiastical Judgment
A definition of what a lay theological publication may and may not do, distinguishing criticism from censure, argument from adjudication, and publication from ordination.
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Contending Without Slandering
An application of the fifth and ninth commandments to theological controversy, including honor, evidence, context, motive, tone, naming, and proportionality.
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Error, Inconsistency, Sin, Heresy, and Disqualification
A framework for distinguishing factual error, inconsistency, sin, dangerous teaching, heresy, ministerial disqualification, and formal ecclesiastical judgment.
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Truth Does Not Change with the Speaker’s Credentials
A defense of the duty to test arguments by Scripture, evidence, and valid reasoning while giving expertise and ecclesiastical office their proper but limited weight.
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When Silence Becomes Sin
A biblical analysis of the circumstances in which silence ceases to be prudence and becomes a culpable failure to confess, warn, or protect the church.
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Public Teaching May Receive a Public Answer
Public theological teaching may ordinarily receive a proportionate public answer without misusing Matthew 18, while charity, accuracy, and restoration still govern the response.
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