In a recent conversation via Google Buzz between a couple of Reformed brethren and myself I was told the following: Nathan White – Wes- I don’t see Calvinism starting with philosophy because it starts with what scripture explicitly says, that we were chosen, predestined, and even that God created vessels of wrath and mercy for His [...]

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Wes Widner on February 26th, 2010

I was asked a couple of questions recently regarding unity and how I believe we ought to pursue it in regards to the Church of Christ. Since these questions cut to the heart of many of the struggles that occur in the body of Christ (unfortunately, often in the name of Christ) I figured I’d [...]

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Wes Widner on January 21st, 2010

Haiti was recently hit by the largest earthquake in nearly a hundred years. Here’s what Pat Robertson had to say about it: I’ve heard many atheists and anti-Christians take Pat’s comments above as reinforcements to support their belief that Christians are intolerant, bigoted, and wholly devoid of compassion. It’s this group of people I want [...]

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Wes Widner on October 6th, 2009

Daniel, Thanks for taking the time to ask to clairify my words from earlier, and I trust that you understand that because my statement was made to the general clergy/laity split it was not directed at you personally. At the outset I want to acknowledge that there are clergy like yourself and Christ Wyatt who [...]

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