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The Jesus Shaped Question: Are Christians Like Jesus?

Expect to see a lot of posts in this category. (ESV) Philippians 3:7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of allContinue reading “The Jesus Shaped Question: Are Christians Like Jesus?”

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #95

Thoughts on Jesus-shaped spirituality; Sara Groves and the new evangelical compassion ministries; thoughts on the “Union with Christ” thread. Steve Brown, Etc. Cornerstone Festival 2008 Sara Groves You all need to buy “The Gospel for Those Broken by the Church” and more Reformation theology gifts from New Reformation Press.

Riffs: 05:03:08: The Night of Weeping and A Jesus Shaped Spirituality

BHT fellow and Harry Potter blogger Travis Pinzi eloquently pens his take on a Jesus-centered spirituality in this meditation on a wonderful verse from The Church’s One Foundation. Though with a scornful wonder, men see her sore oppressed By schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed Yet saints, their watch are keeping, their cry goes upContinue reading “Riffs: 05:03:08: The Night of Weeping and A Jesus Shaped Spirituality”

The Little Red Book

Only Scriptural Baptist churches can make a legitimate claim to an unbroken succession back to the time of Christ and the apostles. Christ only built one kind of church and that church is described in detail in the New Testament. The only churches meeting the requirements of that description today are true Baptist churches. BaptistContinue reading “The Little Red Book”

Open Thread: Union with Christ/Real Presence of Christ

UPDATE: I’m still holding firm on the indulgence granted to those who want to convert me to their version of Christianity, but let me say two things: 1) The thread is a discussion of a question, not a discussion of my errant views of whatever you believe and 2) I can’t respond to all ofContinue reading “Open Thread: Union with Christ/Real Presence of Christ”

Noted: Mark Driscoll on “The Shack”

UPDATE: A lurker suggests that Driscoll or his researcher were reading Challies’ post on The Shack. Decide for yourself. Just one note: Driscoll seems unaware of the book’s opening chapters and the dilemma that lies at the center of the plot. It is not a book about a conversation with the Trinity. It is aContinue reading “Noted: Mark Driscoll on “The Shack””

iMonk 101: Reduced to Jesus

I’d forgotten about this one. Really, this is so very much what I have to say to anyone about the whole business of being a Christian. I couldn’t write anything today more on target with my journey to a Jesus-Shaped spirituality. Read: Reduced to Jesus

Shack Attack!!

This post is my opinion, and your opinion is welcome in the comments if you can talk about The Shack instead of talking about what a jerk I am. I WELCOME differing opinions in regard to the book. Reading it and making up your own mind is what we should all do. Well, well, well….it’sContinue reading “Shack Attack!!”

Recomendations: The God Journey Podcast

Following the trail of influences from William P. Young’s much maligned book The Shack (a book that’s earned all the right enemies to be commended strongly to all readers of this blog,) I discovered The God Journey Podcast. I’ve been feasting ever since.

Icebergs, Onions and Why You’re Not As Simple As You Think

“My theology is simply what I read in the Bible.” Sure it is. “What I believe and practice is simply what the Bible teaches and nothing else.” Of course. What else could be simpler? I’m sure several of you won’t be surprised at all to learn that I meet with a pastoral counselor on aContinue reading “Icebergs, Onions and Why You’re Not As Simple As You Think”