I hate stupid lyrics, especially stupid worship song lyrics. Some of the ones I hate most: - He Needs Just a Few Good Men, by the Gaithers. Sung on Father's Day across the country. My thoughts...bullsh-t (I didn't swear, I put a - in there!). Since when does God need anyone to accomplish his purposes! - Above … Continue reading Dumb Lyrics
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Christian Apostasy
Warning: I'm not advocating what I post in the next paragraphs, I'm only putting it out there as a possibility, as something to be considered. I just haven't thought enough about this proposal to dismiss it or promote it, but I do find it interesting and potentially helpful. There are several troublesome passages throughout the … Continue reading Christian Apostasy
Previous Posts on Homosexuality
I almost never repost, but thought I'd glean a few previous posts on the topic of homosexuality and repost them. The occasion - a forum at IU this past week sponsored by a Christian campus ministry. Though I wasn't there, I know that the main speaker declared, ""I'm gay! And yes, I am a Christian." … Continue reading Previous Posts on Homosexuality
On the Supper, part 2
For some historical context, read On the Supper, Part 1. Enter Calvin. As I said in part 1, Calvin attempted to strike a mediating position between Luther and Zwingli, but in the end his views are much closer to Luther's than to Zwingli's. To understand Calvin's view of the Supper one needs to consider the … Continue reading On the Supper, part 2
On The Supper, Part 1
On Sunday, I had the privilege of teaching the Berean ACG. The group is older and probably knew more about the topic of the Lords Supper than I did, but they were gracious and teaching topics always helps solidify my understanding. I'm dedicating a few posts to the Lord's Supper because I'm more and more … Continue reading On The Supper, Part 1
God Entranced 