Category Archives: Doctrinal Article

Contemplative Prayer 2c — Sinister Perversion

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

“Lectio Divina” The next major topic covered by the source document brought into question in this series[i] is “Lectio Divina.”[ii] Our anonymous author merely refers to lectio divina as “Bible Reading” in his heading of the subject and provides this … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on August 4, 2011.
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Contemplative Prayer 2b (or not 2b) — Sullied Perspectives

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

“The Sound of Silence” Hello darkness, my old friend I’ve come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on August 2, 2011.
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Contemplative Prayer 2a — Sinful Practice

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

“Practicing God’s Presence?” In the next article within our series on contemplative prayer, we want to examine the what and the why of this sinful practice; that is, what these contemplative practices are, and why these practices are corrupt according … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on August 1, 2011.
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Contemplative Prayer 1 – Subtle Promotion

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

In this article, we want to look at contemplative spirituality’s subtle promotion. In other words, we will examine how this error creeps in and takes minds captive unawares. To illustrate the point, we will use the document found at the … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on July 22, 2011.
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Casting Out Devils

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

“And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.” —Mark 1:38-39 The Word … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on July 20, 2011.
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Hating the Sin or the Sinner?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;” —Romans 1:18 The Lord Jesus Christ does not need some silly oaf like me to defend His holy … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on July 14, 2011.
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The Nature and Marks of a True Church, Part Three

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

The Nature of a True Church The Church at Ephesus was one noted for their impeccable doctrine and they manifested every good work, yet, they were charged for their motivation; they were rebuked for having left their first love, Jesus … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on July 9, 2011.
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The Nature and Marks of a True Church, Part Two

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

The Means of Producing the Marks A typical elemental theology will often present two descriptive alliterations drawn from the scriptures concerning the Lord’s Church: organism and organization. As an organism, the New Testament Church is several times referred to as … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on July 8, 2011.
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The Nature and Marks of a True Church, Part One

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

When we speak of the marks of a true Church we are speaking of the outward characteristics that identify a local congregation as a biblical Church; that is, by what it does. These marks will also be accompanied by the … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on July 7, 2011.
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Deliver Us From Evil

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on June 26, 2011.
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