It blows my mind that the topic of baptism is such a hot topic. It seems so simple to me. Take a listen to this episode of Cogitations and let me know what you think. Is it as simple as I make out to be? 

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I don't hear allot of content produced that deals with the area in which elders rule. What I do hear is allot of misconception. Hopefully I clear some to that up in this episode. Also, in this episode, I answer a listener question about the different terms which refer to the same office. Let me know what you think. If you want to help us in what we do, www.patreon.com/nearchurches

I have really been thinking about evangelism lately. I suppose not just evangelism but also church growth and discipleship. Take a listen to this episode and let me know if you agree with my thinking. If you want to help us out, www.patreon.com/nearchurches

In a previous podcast I made a statement that was specific to one scenario which caused some confusion. In this podcast we look a little deeper in to the statement and from whom we must withdraw our fellowship. I hope you like it. Let me know what you think.If you like what we do and want to help, www.patreon.com/nearchurches

This is a tragic discussion to have. However, we really need to wrap our minds around it so if the time ever comes we can act accordingly to the Scriptures. Let us know what you think.If you want to help us in what we do, www.patreon.com/nearchurches

This episode was a pleasure to record because it garnered so much feedback in the livestream. Do we regard church attendance they as it should be regarded? Take a listen and find out what I have to say. It may just surprise you. If you like what we do and want to help, www.patreon.com/nearchurches

In this episode we look an an extremely difficult moral dilemma from the standpoint of two axioms: 1) it is always wrong to kill an innocent 2) it is always right to save a life. From these two truisms we can extrapolate a proper course of action in the most tragic of moral dilemmas. Take a listen and tell me what you think.If you like what we do and want to help, www.patreon.com/nearchurches

"OSAS" stands for, once saved always saved. This podcast deals with an argument I saw on the facebook recently. There are so many who buy into these one off taken out of context single phrase from a single verse arguments. They go their whole lives never really experiencing the fullness of Scripture. Take a listen and let me know of one weak arguments you have encountered. If you like what we do, www.patreon.com/nearchurches

I shared a meme in the WTT group asking if anything stood out as being wrong or not substantive. Many folk commented but no one picked the obvious nor put the parable of the prodigal son in its context. I cannot find a way to share the meme here in the show notes but it read: Jesus told the story of the prodigal son to make a simple point: never mind what you've done, just come home.  That is a feel good thought and it is a biblical truism that regardless of what we have done we can make it right with our Father. However, that is not the reason for the telling of the parable of the prodigal son. Take a listen and find out exactly what point Jesus was making with the telling of this timeless parable. If you like what we do and want to help, www.patreon.com/nearchurches

When the apostle Paul took a vow and allowed an animal sacrifice on his behalf at the temple in Jerusalem, did he sin? I say, yes. In this podcast we discuss exactly what that means to us. I hope you like it. Take a listen and let me know what you think. If you would like to support what we do, www.patreon.com/nearchurches