Category: Theology

  • Dan

    Giving Thanks for John MacArthur

    “Strange Fire” is over and it is clear that John MacArthur gives very little credence to anything Pentecostal, and he truly despises anything Charismatic. I’ve voiced my disappointment because it only divides the Body of Christ needlessly. I know MacArthur doesn’t it see it that way since he truly thinks most Charismatics aren’t even saved. So… there you go. Yet,…

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    I know where I want my mansion in heaven

    Okay, okay. I am not talking literal mansion. But if there was one… please take my request. I want it next to John MacArthur’s mansion. He’ll have a big one. He’s become more righteous than us all. When I was first in ministry I soaked in MacArthur’s style of expository preaching. I knew he didn’t think too much of the Charismatic movement,…

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    Why We are Failing in American Evangelicalism

    Gary Black Jr.’s book, The Theology of Dallas Willard: Discovering Protoevangelical Faith is a fresh reminder of the writings and theology of Dallas Willard. It is refreshing to be reminded of the influence of Willard over the past several years in my own life. One of the great critiques Willard makes is how we, as the evangelical church, have put ourselves…

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    N T Wright on Atonement

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    What the Pope SAID

    The Pope wants to see the Church as a “field hospital.”

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    Made to reflect God’s Glory

    One of the powerful reminders I have every time I begin to teach Old Testament survey is the creation and the thought God gave to creation of humanity. We need a solid understanding of just who we are in creation. We don’t need to be overly “fond” of ourselves, but we don’t need any false humility, either. Robin Routledge in Old…

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    So you don’t like Barth… How about Bloesch?

    Seems to be a new backlash about NOT reading Barth. Brian LePort gives a good post linking the recent rantings. A few years ago Barth was back in, mainly, I think, because Christian Books was selling Dogmatics for $99. I snatched that up myself. I think I’ve made it all the way to the… third volume. Barth is hard. Barth…

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    Our Feel-Good Approach to Social Justice

    Quite simply, READ THIS ARTICLE. For me to say these things (which I have thought for years) would not carry the same weight as someone who actually lives it out. This is eloquent and bold. I have never understood our mentality in the West for buying one pair of poorly made shoes so another pair of poorly made shoes could…

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    Jesus saves, unless you’re an Episcopalian?

    One of the more bizarre sermons I’ve found lately comes from the presiding bishop of the Episcopalian church, which is the presiding church for Anglicans in the United States. This may a good example of why there is a shift in that loyalty and more Anglican movements are popping up in North America. The full text needs to be read,…

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    A Pro-Life Ethic: Finding the place God wants you

    When I first moved to the Twin Cities and began ministry, I plunged into as many community activities as possible. I served on neighborhood boards, school committees, park committees, etc., looking for what was going on in my part of the city. What was God doing and how could I join him? The shotgun approach worked for a time, but…