In all of my recent “conversations” with my reformed friends and detractors, I’ve had one question that I’ve really wanted to ask. It occured to me as we were talking about my acceptance of my Roman Catholic friends as fellow Christians, but it really goes to a certain kind of perspective on your own journey.Continue reading “Questions about the journey: If you started at a different place, would you still be here?”
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The Spiral of Despair in Christian Hedonism: Steve Brown's Take on John Piper
One of my unmet goals on the internet has been to start a blog devoted to a critical discussion of the theology of John Piper. I love Piper and his work has a huge place in my journey, but I am ever more convinced that his “Christian Hedonism” would greatly benefit from rigorous assessment. ThereContinue reading “The Spiral of Despair in Christian Hedonism: Steve Brown's Take on John Piper”
A Question For The Scholars In The Room
In my study of the New Testament, I’ve collected a few questions that have stayed with me. One of them fascinates me endlessly, and I have never read an answer that seemed sufficient. Perhaps the readers of Internet Monk would like to take a swing at this pitch, or direct me to a source thatContinue reading “A Question For The Scholars In The Room”
Fighting Words: What happens when we abandon the vocabulary of faith.
I was viewing the web site of a church a friend was visiting, when I saw the current sermon series was entitled “Finding the Sweet Spot in Your Spiritual Life.” Compulsory video clip of the pastor with a golf pro, borrowing the language of golf to try and communicate the message of the Christian life.Continue reading “Fighting Words: What happens when we abandon the vocabulary of faith.”
Does this help?: A simple statement about the purpose and inspiration of the Bible.
If you are concerned about my views on the Bible, please read this: Setting aside general revelation (creation, nature) and experience, everything we know about the Good News of God in Jesus Christ, we know from the Bible. In fact, it is entirely right to say that the Bible’s theme- its message- is the messageContinue reading “Does this help?: A simple statement about the purpose and inspiration of the Bible.”
We thought he was such a nice boy…and then we found out he didn't believe in….Inerrancy!!
Dear Sir: What a total disappointment. I do like your wisdom and passion. However, you have become too smart. May God have mercy on you regarding your responsibility to adhere to the inerrancy of scripture The discussion on inerrancy at the BHT and here at IM always fills my mailbox with mail that I can’tContinue reading “We thought he was such a nice boy…and then we found out he didn't believe in….Inerrancy!!”
Magic Books, Grocery Lists and Silent Messiahs: How rightly approaching the Bible shapes the entire Christian Life.
A Pentecostal evangelist visited our chapel this week, and as I listened to his uh….sermon, I reviewed in my mind some of the things that I have come to believe about the Bible and how those things now influence my faith. So I don’t know if this will impress you, but I am going toContinue reading “Magic Books, Grocery Lists and Silent Messiahs: How rightly approaching the Bible shapes the entire Christian Life.”
Wretched Urgency: The Grace of God or Hamsters On A Wheel?
I haven’t done the official totals, but it is obvious to me that “Wretched Urgency” is the IM essay that seems to describe the experiences and feelings of most of the people who say they like what I write. I even think the title may qualify as a “brand!” Time for the “Wretched Urgency” store!Continue reading “Wretched Urgency: The Grace of God or Hamsters On A Wheel?”
A Grace I'm Not Afraid to Feel: Hope for Christians who want it all.
Step into the office, readers. The doctor is in. Today’s problem: Getting over a common malady among serious, reformed Christians. Yes, I mean that nagging split personality between believing what is true, and experiencing what is real. Is a high view of doctrine, Word and Sacrament the enemy of genuine piety and experience? Is itContinue reading “A Grace I'm Not Afraid to Feel: Hope for Christians who want it all.”
The iMonk Weekend File: 1/29/05
Put down that remote, don’t touch that dial. It’s what every blogger envies: The iMonk Weekend File. (Otherwise known as taking a break from blogging about homosexuals and James Dobson to chase and shoot a few other rabbits.) This week’s program: My Beef with Mac recipe, Christianity’s problem with politics, and the books I boughtContinue reading “The iMonk Weekend File: 1/29/05”
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