Christopher R. Dockrey's Blog (5)

Defining Legalism





For the past few years I have observed that many admonitions to behavioral standards for Christians have been met with charges of legalism. I have done this myself. Searching out the root of legalism can be difficult, yet it often seems to be predicated on whether such exhortations are attempts to glory before God at the expense of others, to the end that someone elevates himself to a status of godliness based on his works.



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Added by Christopher R. Dockrey on March 23, 2010 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Thoughts on the Healing Revival





With the recent passing Oral Roberts, I was once again immersed into those familiar and nostalgic feelings about what has come to be known as the Healing Revival. My mind evokes images of circus tents, black and white television, empty wheelchairs, abandoned crutches, and the testimonies of men and women who escaped the very throes of death – people who, without a miracle, would not lived out the week. I…
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Added by Christopher R. Dockrey on March 5, 2010 at 10:09am — 6 Comments

Understanding Doctrinal Extremes and that Mote in Our Eye





As I have charted the course of the Christian Church down through the centuries, one thing that stands out to me is how various religious groups have seen fit to emphasize certain teachings and practices above others. At times this seems to have been related to a response to external factors - persecution, the secular philosophy of the period, or the challenge of relating to the broader culture.



Lately my mind has turned to the… Continue

Added by Christopher R. Dockrey on February 19, 2010 at 4:30am — 3 Comments

Book Review: Chosen by God, by Dr. R.C. Sproul

For a long time I have been prejudiced against Calvinism. Not only was I prejudiced against it, I later found out that I was somewhat scared of it. I had accepted the opinions of others as to where Calvinism had diverged from Truth and avoided it like the plague.



Yet over the years I began to develop an appreciation for fairness and logical consistency. Partly this was due to my encounters with the prejudices of other Christians who wanted to pigeonhole some of my theological ideas… Continue

Added by Christopher R. Dockrey on January 25, 2010 at 7:49pm — 7 Comments

Charismatic Reformation

The following article was written for the blog that I have not started as of yet, CharismaticReformation.org. It is in raw form and still needs some revisions. It is a sort of mission statement to outline the purpose of the blog. I welcome anyone's feedback on it.



One universal element to be observed among the various social and religious movements throughout history is commonality of thought, a consensus upon what are to be the central values of the group and how those values… Continue

Added by Christopher R. Dockrey on January 18, 2010 at 8:22am — 5 Comments

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