This week: Welcome and orientation to listeners on Pirate Christian Radio. Luther’s “Sin to Taunt the Devil Quote” and Perfectionism. Welcome to all my listeners on Pirate Christian Radio. Monday, 9 a.m. is my time slot. My great sponsors: New Reformation Press. New products available: New music and DVDs. Emmaus Retreat Center. A great placeContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #135”
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The Evangelical Untouchables 3: Rebaptizing Someone Else’s Church Members?
UPDATE: Lindsey Williams has added his take on the question. NOTE: There are several IM posts on Rebaptism in an SBC context. Use the search function and they are on the first page. The Evangelical Untouchables are seven diverse evangelicals who will give us a window into what’s happening in evangelicalism today. Who are theContinue reading “The Evangelical Untouchables 3: Rebaptizing Someone Else’s Church Members?”
One Paragraph Reviews: Introducing Paul by Michael Bird; Longing For God: Seven Paths of Devotion by Richard Foster and Gayle Beebe
Introducing Paul: The Man, His Mission and His Message. Well-known New Testament scholar and theological writer Michael Bird has written a basic introduction to the life, mission and message of the apostle Paul. It is a book whose intention reminds me of Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free, the classic Pauline introduction by F.Continue reading “One Paragraph Reviews: Introducing Paul by Michael Bird; Longing For God: Seven Paths of Devotion by Richard Foster and Gayle Beebe”
Michael Bell on “How the Recession May Fuel Church Growth”
IM First Officer Michael Bell takes the helm for another look at the statistical data facing evangelicals. This time the news is hopeful, as he explores a connection between the recession and Protestant church growth. Welcome back Michael. (Visit Michael at The Eclectic Christian.) Michael Spencer recently republished an article which looked at the problemsContinue reading “Michael Bell on “How the Recession May Fuel Church Growth””
Thoughts After Doing the Math
I’m not very good at math, and I’m worse at being a Jesus follower, but even a stopped clock is right twice a day. I starting doing some personal math this morning as I started my day, and I made a discovery. I could no longer deny that a lot of things add up inContinue reading “Thoughts After Doing the Math”
Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: The Ironies of Evangelicalism
After spending the day learning that my Alan Creech ad has deprived me and thousands of others of their salvation (thanks a lot Alan), I’m rather overwhelmed with the ironies of evangelicals in general and the neo-Reformed in particular. (Yes, Virginia, there are neo-reformed.) So here today’s somewhat sophisticated open mic question: What are someContinue reading “Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: The Ironies of Evangelicalism”
Billy Gillispie and Your Pastor: What do they have in common? (Part 1 of 2)
The commonwealth of Kentucky where I reside is currently completely captivated by the drama surrounding the firing of University of Kentucky Men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie. Gillispie had only been at UK for two years. Both years featured lackluster performances in comparison to fan expectation, but Gillispie was just starting to recruit his own players.Continue reading “Billy Gillispie and Your Pastor: What do they have in common? (Part 1 of 2)”
Internet Monk Radio Podcast #132
This week: Is evangelism healthy? What are we defending in the Bible? Putting the leavers and quitters back on evangelical radar. SBC Voices Blog Madness: I need your vote next week. Valerie Tarico’s book on evangelicalism. New Reformation Press. New products available now. New music and DVDs. Intro music by Daniel Whittington. Exit Music byContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #132”
The Liturgical Gangstas 9: Church Planting
UPDATE: Alan Creech has joined us. Welcome to IM’s popular feature, “The Liturgical Gangstas,” a panel discussion among different liturgical traditions represented in the Internet Monk audience. Who are the Gangstas? Father Ernesto Obregon is an Eastern Orthodox priest. Rev. Peter Vance Matthews is an Anglican priest and founding pastor of an AMIA congregation. Dr.Continue reading “The Liturgical Gangstas 9: Church Planting”
The Liturgical Gangstas 8: The Potluck
Welcome to IM’s popular feature, “The Liturgical Gangstas,” a panel discussion among different liturgical traditions represented in the Internet Monk audience. Who are the Gangstas? Father Ernesto Obregon is an Eastern Orthodox priest. Rev. Peter Vance Matthews is an Anglican priest and founding pastor of an AMIA congregation. Dr. Wyman Richardson is a pastor ofContinue reading “The Liturgical Gangstas 8: The Potluck”
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