Church of England Archbishop Rowan Williams has clearly lost his mind. What he’s asking of churches is…..it’s…..well……… In these times when the church has the opportunity to show great film clips, debate homosexuality, have a kickin’ band and Comedy Central in the pulpit, Archbishop Rowan is suggesting….that….. I can’t say it. It’s simply unthinkable inContinue reading “Archbishop Williams Loses His Mind”
Category Archives: Riffs
Riffs: John Macarthur on TBN
I’m not the usual blogosphere fanboy of John Macarthur. I appreciate the good contribution he made to my own life, especially right after seminary. Several of his books and talks are outstanding. I love his take on Church/State issues. (See his series on Titus.) I appreciate books like Ashamed of the Gospel and many others.Continue reading “Riffs: John Macarthur on TBN”
Links To and Out of The “True Church” Vortex
Catholic convert blogger Bryan Cross asks “Where is the visible Church Christ founded?” Bryan says a lot of good and truthful things. He’s a fine theologian and an excellent Roman Catholic apologist. If you are the person we’ve been discussing all week, remember: it’s this question that will drive you batty, so read at yourContinue reading “Links To and Out of The “True Church” Vortex”
Riffs: 01:18:09: Are Southern Baptists Getting It? Maybe.
An IM reader sent along this piece from the Nashville Tennessean newspaper on the current decline of the Southern Baptist Convention. There’s some rare honesty in this piece, and I hope SBC leaders are listening. For example, Bill Leonard, one of my favorite professors from seminary days, talks about the SBC’s changing demographics. This reallyContinue reading “Riffs: 01:18:09: Are Southern Baptists Getting It? Maybe.”
Damning With Faint Protestant Praise and a Question for My Catholic Friends
Hello Catholic friends. I’ve got a good one for you. The passing of Fr. Richard John Neuhaus has been noted on many Protestant blogs, and, unfortunately, some of the commentary has been a far cry from the classy tribute of Paul McCain. More typical is this post by Greg Gilbert, who can’t quite see howContinue reading “Damning With Faint Protestant Praise and a Question for My Catholic Friends”
iMonk 101: Dan Edelen and A Gospel That Speaks To Failure
I’m too sick to write anything, but I looked back in the archives and found this Riff on an outstanding post by Dan Edelen that fits in nicely with “Ted the Loser.” I noted that I was talking about the effects of a major economic downturn on evangelicalism in this piece, written two years ago.Continue reading “iMonk 101: Dan Edelen and A Gospel That Speaks To Failure”
Recommendation and Review: NLT Bible Study Guides, , Chronological Bible and “Live” Teen Bible (and a bit of venting about special packaging of the Bible for teenagers)
I’ve reviewed and endorsed the New Living Translation Study Bible, and I continue to use it with real appreciation. I’ve been a fan of the NLT ever since Noel Heikkinen convinced me to give the second revision of the translation a more serious look. I now use it a great deal in preaching and worship,Continue reading “Recommendation and Review: NLT Bible Study Guides, , Chronological Bible and “Live” Teen Bible (and a bit of venting about special packaging of the Bible for teenagers)”
Riffs: The Creation Museum in Kentucky, reviewed in the New Yorker (June 2007)
Since we’ve been discussing Adam and Eve, I thought this article on the Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky would be a good follow-up. The picture is the Adam and Eve display in the museum, which is a multi-million dollar facility with state of the art exhibits. It is sponsored by the Answers in Genesis ministryContinue reading “Riffs: The Creation Museum in Kentucky, reviewed in the New Yorker (June 2007)”
Riffs: 11:07:08: Patrol Magazine’s Commentary on The Family Research Council’s Scare Tactics
It seems that politics and the culture war have dominated posting here at IM recently, which is understandable given recent events. I was ready to go back to talking about something more related to the broader interests of this blog, when I ran across this piece at Patrol Magazine. By the way, if you aren’tContinue reading “Riffs: 11:07:08: Patrol Magazine’s Commentary on The Family Research Council’s Scare Tactics”
Riffs 11:03:08: Justin Taylor Models Critical Engagement With John Piper
Over the last two years, I’ve raised the issue of the need for positive, level-headed, analytical and appreciative critical engagement with the theology of John Piper. I believe such a need is pressing, particularly as more and more future pastors and ministers take in Piper without any awareness that other solid evangelicals may appreciate himContinue reading “Riffs 11:03:08: Justin Taylor Models Critical Engagement With John Piper”
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