Chaplainmike

Where’s the Evangelical Catechism?

There’s no doubt that the current success of Roman Catholic apologetics has been greatly assisted by the publication and distribution of the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church. Mark Noll, among others, has given considerable credit to the catechism for the change in Protestant-Catholic relations in the last 40 years. It is, in my opinion,Continue reading “Where’s the Evangelical Catechism?”

No Such “Thing” As Grace II

There is no such “thing” as grace II: Thomas Merton “Let us recognize also that our concept of grace may be hazy and unreal. In fact, the more the notion of grace is treated by us in a semi-materialistic, objectified way, the more unreal it will be. In practice, we tend to think of graceContinue reading “No Such “Thing” As Grace II”

No Such “Thing” As Grace

There is no such “thing” as grace, by Sinclair Ferguson “There is nothing between the person of the Lord Jesus and the person of the believer as that union and communion develops and grows. I think this is a very important thing for us to grasp. Let me put it the way I sometimes putContinue reading “No Such “Thing” As Grace”

Devotional Resources for Your iPod + Writing For The Empty Nest

I am helped daily by good audio resources on my iPod. I’d like to share two resources that are new to me and very encouraging. Many of us never hear any preaching from the mainline denominations. Our entire exposure to preaching is from evangelicals and fundamentalists, but many mainline preachers are worth hearing. I’ve discoveredContinue reading “Devotional Resources for Your iPod + Writing For The Empty Nest”

A Response to Jon

I’ve closed the comments on this one since the original post containing the comment was removed. You can still read my response here.

iMonk 101: God’s Sovereignty and God’s Providence

What I believe about God’s sovereignty and God’s providence.

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #68

Critical engagement with teachers and preachers. Bookstore visit. Koukl-Beckwith conversation. Internet Monk Radio is on iTunes Podcasts for free. Search for Monk. The Internet Monk Radio Podcast is brought to you by The Theology Program. Steve Brown on John Piper. Robie and Robie Books, Berea, Ky Stand to Reason

Coffee Cup Apologetics 16

“Will God punish people forever in hell?” In this second segment, I talk about what happens when we give up the belief that God is a just and perfect judge. Coffee Cup Apologetics now has its own website: ccapologetics.wordpress.com All the episodes of Coffee Cup Apologetics are now on iTunes. Iâ€™m working to get theContinue reading “Coffee Cup Apologetics 16”

Christian Unity in Appalachia

Where I live, there’s a remarkable amount of visible unity among Christians. I’d like to describe it for you, at least as I’ve seen and experienced it. I live in one of the poorest regions of the United States. Two counties near to us are in the federal government’s list of the ten poorest countiesContinue reading “Christian Unity in Appalachia”

Recommendation and Review: For Us And Our Salvation by Stephen Nichols.

Stephen Nichols has a proven track record as a teacher of church history who can write on the level of the interested layman and keep the important matters important, the obscure in a safe place and the relevant on the front burner. His introduction to the life and work of Martin Luther is the bestContinue reading “Recommendation and Review: For Us And Our Salvation by Stephen Nichols.”