Author Archives: Chaplainmike

The Theology Program’s Online Classes Begin August 26th

The Theology Program’s online classes are starting up later this month. The materials are amazing and you won’t find an experience this theologically enriching in most seminaries. I highly recommend The Theology Program to IM’s readers and friends. Michael Patton has the full schedule of classes available here.

Do Baptists Believe “Once Saved, Always Saved?”

I had a conversation with a former Baptist the other day, and up came the assertion that “Baptists believe in “once saved, always saved.” I said that Baptists believe in perseverance of the saints, but no Baptist confession uses the phrase “once saved, always saved,” or anything close. No Baptist confession is unaware that thereContinue reading “Do Baptists Believe “Once Saved, Always Saved?””

Riffs: “Centralizing” with C. Michael Patton and “8 Connections” with Joe Thorn

Don’t forget to check out the five-part series “Where is Jesus?” at Jesus Shaped Spirituality. Actually, not much time to “riff” on these outstanding links (I’m off on a two day mission for our ministry,) but I want to get these good guys some of that massive IM audience love. C. Michael Patton does thatContinue reading “Riffs: “Centralizing” with C. Michael Patton and “8 Connections” with Joe Thorn”

Riffs: 08:03:08: Heather King’s Catholicism

Christian and Roman Catholic convert Heather King got a major write-up at Amy Welborn’s blog. Amy says Heather’s memoir Redeemed is a must read, so I’d say that settles it. But in the comments of that post I found this quote from an interview with Heather King. That sound you are about to hear isContinue reading “Riffs: 08:03:08: Heather King’s Catholicism”

Sermon: “Where is Jesus?” A Baptist Church 8/03/08

Preached this morning at a Baptist Church. During the scripture reading time earlier in the service, I read several sections of Ephesians 1-4, so don’t mark me down too hard for not reading those verses during the sermon. Full house today, maybe 170. Very cool. I was surprised how exhausted I was. I haven’t reallyContinue reading “Sermon: “Where is Jesus?” A Baptist Church 8/03/08″

iMonk 101: A God Shaped Void? Maybe Not

This piece from two summers ago- A God Shaped Void? Maybe Not– explores some important questions about evangelism, our assumptions about those we are evangelizing, and especially our dialogue with atheists and young people. It’s the kind of rethinking of evangelicalism I like to do, and it will challenge you, especially if you were raisedContinue reading “iMonk 101: A God Shaped Void? Maybe Not”

iMonk 101: Denise Spencer’s Thoughts On A Daughter Leaving for College

Last night, the Spencer family ate Mexican in celebration of my daughter’s graduation from Ohio State University. It was a happy occasion in life’s journey. Long-time readers of this site may remember some of the key moments in this journey and the parallel journey of our son, who is still in school. Perhaps one ofContinue reading “iMonk 101: Denise Spencer’s Thoughts On A Daughter Leaving for College”