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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 1H 2M

Is Command, Example, Necessary Inference an Error?

from Think Deeper · host Focus Press

We continue our examination of critiques from former church of Christ members, including a lengthy look at the Command, Example, Necessary Inference method of application that drives most church teaching. 00:00 - Intro 04:30 - The thief on the cross 06:55 - Attendance requirements 13:03 - Are women oppressed in the church? 19:00 - CENI and the Silence of Scripture, the two big principles 25:17 - The need for balance28:18 - Alternatives to CENI 31:20 - Do we mirror the early church? 40:00 - How much does opinion and personal interpretation factor in to our doctrines? 49:00 - Are we inconsistent in applying CENI? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Referenced: Thats Jesus Channel, Reddit r/excoc Join our email list and sign up for the Deep End at focuspress.org/plus Sign up for Jack's email list at jackwilkie.co And, visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com

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