Category Archives: iMonk 101

Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer The comment wasn’t all that unusual, but it has stuck in my head for weeks now. “Mr. Spencer, does it matter if I don’t read the Bible?” The student speaking was one of my juniors, attractive and smart, and one of the more visible, serious Christians on our littleContinue reading “iMonk Classic: The Last Gasp of Literate Christianity”

Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer Today we conclude our review of Michael Spencer’s three-part series, originally posted in April, 2008. I think it’s telling that the two most prolific evangelism programs in evangelicalism both approach their audience with questions that Jesus never used. “Do you know that God loves you and has a wonderfulContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Too Much Heaven? (part 3)”

The classic Michael Spencer piece “Too Much Heaven?” that we ran last Saturday has raised some good questions and comments. That piece was originally part one of a three-part series, so this week we will post the other two articles. That way, readers can get Michael’s complete message. The message of many evangelistically-focused conservative ChristiansContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Too Much Heaven? (part 2)”

Each Saturday, IM posts a classic article by Michael Spencer. Originally posted on April 3, 2008 I grew up and was formed in a version of the Christian tradition that practiced a remarkably simple form of Christianity. It was about going to heaven. This life was preparation for heaven. God was preparing a place calledContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Too Much Heaven?”

Each Saturday, IM posts a classic article by Michael Spencer. Originally posted March 24, 2008. In my preaching to students from all over the world and many different backgrounds, I am always looking for shorthand ways to communicate the Bible’s message. For example, I’ve taught my students over the years to say “He (Jesus) livedContinue reading “iMonk Classic: The Three Stories”

Each Saturday, IM will post a classic article by Michael Spencer. Originally posted January 14, 2008. I’ve had an idea running around in my mind for a few months, and I’m going to try and get it down on paper. It’s slippery, and rather than try to sound profound, I think it would be bestContinue reading “iMonk Classic: My Theology Can Beat Up Your Theology”

Each Saturday, IM will post a classic article by Michael Spencer. Originally posted June 18, 2009 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33 NLT) 1. You won’t get very far in following Jesus if you don’t have some idea of whatContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Thoughts on Seeking the Kingdom of God”