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The Love Of Jesus Is Enough: A Meditation on Morality

NOTE: I have chosen not to post a larger number of comments than usual. If you want to know why comments aren’t posted consult the IM F.A.Q. where this is addressed in one of the questions. I could have posted some perfect examples of moral reasoning following our love, but I think the point isContinue reading “The Love Of Jesus Is Enough: A Meditation on Morality”

W.A. Criswell on “The Bible Kind of Salvation”

If you’re a Southern Baptist determined to fight against those pesky Calvinists and anyone who believes in the sovereignty of God in salvation…..If you want to return the SBC to the good ‘ol days of preachers like Criswell…..go get a Diet Coke and watch/listen to this. Sit a good distance from your computer keyboard, especiallyContinue reading “W.A. Criswell on “The Bible Kind of Salvation””

Big Words, Barbeque and the Bus to the Church That’s Got It Right: Protestant Ruminations on Church Salesmanship

Occasionally, I get complaints for using big words on this web site. I’m not very impressed with that complaint, because I’m aware of the existence of dictionaries and I believe that most education consists of learning the meaning of words, putting them into thoughts and thinking differently. So if terms like complementarian, discernablogger or antinomianContinue reading “Big Words, Barbeque and the Bus to the Church That’s Got It Right: Protestant Ruminations on Church Salesmanship”

New Covenant Lent

UPDATE II: Fr. Ernesto pointed out that I had wrongly used the word “proscribe” in several sentences. I have changed those sentences, and that may have been the problem a few of you were having with my post and comments. Thanks Fr. E. UPDATE: I’m not denouncing fasting, or any other traditional practice. I’m sayingContinue reading “New Covenant Lent”

The Face of the Gracious God

UPDATE: My essay “Our Problem With Grace” deals with some of the issues critical commenters are raising. I recall that Lloyd-Jones said that you can generally be sure that you’ve preached the Gospel when you’re accused of going too far in the direction of grace. And just a few weeks ago, it was The GospelContinue reading “The Face of the Gracious God”

Thinking Differently, Disagreeing Charitably

I was recently reading a book of Catholic apologetics that wanted to illustrate the insufficiency of sola scriptura. For an example, the author selected some issues about which evangelicals feel strongly, but which the author believed are not specifically spelled out in scripture to the extent that evangelicals claim. One of the issues was polygamy.Continue reading “Thinking Differently, Disagreeing Charitably”

The Theology Program: New Classes Start Tuesday

Regular IM readers know that I’ve promoted Michael Patton’s ministry at The Theology Program. It’s the finest seminary level educational opportunity I know of and easily accessible in several differing formats. Online classes are the best way to experience The Theology Program, and four online classes are set to begin this Tuesday. You still haveContinue reading “The Theology Program: New Classes Start Tuesday”

Mary Consoles Eve

Advent With Ted the Loser

UPDATE: My apologies for what the discussion thread turned into on this post. Some things are just very hard to moderate because they aren’t nasty and they are tangentially on topic. Then you get to the point you realize the whole thread has been hijacked by points of view the opposite of what you wantedContinue reading “Advent With Ted the Loser”

While We’re Talking About Interpreting the Bible

Oh. We’re not talking about interpreting the Bible? Well….I am, so deal. I usually just don’t say anything when I hear Biblical interpretation leave the road and head for the ditches. But doggone it, there’s some fairly basic stuff here that could be very helpful to those of you who genuinely love the Bible. SoContinue reading “While We’re Talking About Interpreting the Bible”