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About parklinscomb

I'm a minister for the Rock Hill church of Christ in Frisco TX (rhcoc.org) where I've worked since 2020. I'm a big fan of my family, archaeology, the Bible, and the Lord's church.

A new book

Posted on August 13, 2019 by parklinscomb

Some of those of you who know me may remember that I’ve been working on publishing book for a while. Well, it is finally published and can be obtained as either a physical book or an electronic book from Amazon here … Continue reading →

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Apologetics — Noah Around the World

Posted on January 16, 2019 by parklinscomb

One of the most familiar stories of the Bible is that of Noah and the Flood. It is a story that also finds a lot of skepticism. It’s unbelievable, they say because of the number of animals needed on the … Continue reading →

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Apologetics — The Marks of Myth and History

Posted on January 10, 2019 by parklinscomb

Just a quick word to all regarding my last post. I’ve received a couple of responses that pointed out that not all atheists are angry at God. I’d agree, in fact, that’s what I said in the last post “One … Continue reading →

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Apologetics — How do I answer the skepticism or contempt of friends?

Posted on January 7, 2019 by parklinscomb

“Religion,” Marx famously claimed, “is the opiate of the people.” Perhaps you’ve heard friends or family respond to your faith with similar condescending remarks: “Religion is for the feeble minded,” “Religion is just a crutch,” “It’s the same as fairy … Continue reading →

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The Point of Apologetics

Posted on January 5, 2019 by parklinscomb

Apologetics in Christianity isn’t about saying, “I’m sorry.” It is a whole field of study that seeks to answer the questions men may ask about faith and answer the accusations that men may make about what we believe. It seeks … Continue reading →

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Overcoming the Shame of Sin

Posted on January 3, 2019 by parklinscomb

“I will never deny you, Lord! I would die first!” Peter exclaimed. Jesus looked at him sorrowfully, knowing the truth, and told him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Then Jesus was arrested, Peter tried to … Continue reading →

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The Fire in Our Bones

Posted on December 10, 2018 by parklinscomb

“But if I say, ‘I will not remember Him Or speak anymore in His name,’ Then in my heart it becomes like a burning fire Shut up in my bones; And I am weary of holding it in, And I … Continue reading →

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I Gotta Be…Me?

Posted on December 3, 2018 by parklinscomb

It’s an old song, but it has become the theme song — at least in principle — of the American spirit and in an ever increasing measure the spirit of the age, “I Gotta Be Me”. Just look around, watch … Continue reading →

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Does Jesus Live in Me?

Posted on November 23, 2018 by parklinscomb

(John 14:10, 11) “Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, but the Father abiding in Me … Continue reading →

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Current Questions — Is There a Hell?

Posted on September 13, 2018 by parklinscomb

This is the fourth of a series of blog postings on modern controversial subjects. The first one one was on the subject of the authority of Scriptures. I did this one first, because I wanted to establish the foundation of … Continue reading →

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