Hey Michael, Love your podcasts…and your take on Christianity in general…so, in 3 sentences or less, what is your take on the Doctrine of Election? Can’t wait to read what you have to say. bobby Scripture teaches it in the context of God’s overall redemptive purposes and in the Christian doctrine of assurance. When itContinue reading “The Doctrine of Election in Three Sentences”
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Another One Gets Off the Evangelical Bus: Thoughts on A De-Conversion
BeAttitude gives his reasons for Why He Walked Away From Christianity. Don’t skip this. Read it carefully and don’t start talking. Just listen. 1. I always want to commend anyone who moves to a position of authenticity for themselves. If you don’t believe the claims of your own Christian community, then by all means pleaseContinue reading “Another One Gets Off the Evangelical Bus: Thoughts on A De-Conversion”
On Being Too God-Centered
UPDATE: Interesting column on the paradoxes of Calvinism. Udo Middleman on “The Islamization of Christianity.” This post is, without a doubt, an experiment in exploration and articulation. Many won’t care for where it goes, but I think a basic question must be answered, not just for the sake of answering atheists, but for understanding ourContinue reading “On Being Too God-Centered”
When All The Answers Weren’t In The Lecture
Some of you may not know that I moderate and contribute at Boarsheadtavern.com, one of the longest running group blogs in the blogosphere. Often, we will have a question addressed to the group as a “Question of the Day.” Yesterday, one of the “fellows” asked a question about how a Christian married couple could resolveContinue reading “When All The Answers Weren’t In The Lecture”
Has Grace Made Me Gracious?
I’m thinking about grace a lot today after a bit of a mystical experience in church Sunday. As we were preparing for communion, I was praying. The Spirit brought to mind a series of dark incidents from my own life where God was miraculously gracious to me. I’m not talking about small matters. I amContinue reading “Has Grace Made Me Gracious?”
The Jesus Disconnect (4): Paul and J.C. Ryle On Justification, Christian Growth And Christlikeness
NOTE: Many of today’s commenters should go to New Reformation Press and buy that “Weak On Sanctification” shirt. You’d look good in it. Some texts related to being “connected” to Jesus in salvation by faith and in growing as disciples into Christlikeness. Justification by grace, Kingdom discipleship and growth following. No “”Jesus disconnect here”: ColossiansContinue reading “The Jesus Disconnect (4): Paul and J.C. Ryle On Justification, Christian Growth And Christlikeness”
Open Mic At The iMonk Cafe: Soli Deo Gloria?
It appears to me that the most misunderstood of the solas is “sola deo Gloria.” I’m especially interested in the Catholic take that God “shares” his glory with the saints. Do reformation Christians really believe that “glory” belongs to God alone? Or do we, like our Catholic friends, believe that God shares his glory withContinue reading “Open Mic At The iMonk Cafe: Soli Deo Gloria?”
In The End, God Knows Us (A Meditation for Friends)
But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God…(Galatians 4:9a, English Standard Version) I’ve been teaching Galatians for over a year, and I happened to cross this verse this week, a week marked by the passing of one of my most significant mentors. She exemplified many things inContinue reading “In The End, God Knows Us (A Meditation for Friends)”
You Need To Get Rid of Some Of Your Theology
Some of you won’t like what I’m about to say, but trust me, I’m not shooting at you. I’m not shooting at anyone. I’m trying to be pastoral, if there’s any hope that I have any pastoral instincts left. Here’s the word: Some of us need to let go of some of our theology. ***bottleContinue reading “You Need To Get Rid of Some Of Your Theology”
My Latest Attempt To Become a Complementarian
If you don’t know what a complementarian is, please do that bit of research first. Thanks. I’ve harped on this subject a bit before while wondering where is the secret book. I’ve not been one to be convinced by a great deal of the exegetical reasoning I’ve heard from complementarians. I assumed the problem mustContinue reading “My Latest Attempt To Become a Complementarian”
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