In Book 2, Augustine continues his defense of Christianity against the claim that it is responsible for the sacking of Rome. In Book 1 he asserted that it was due to the barbarians regard for Christ's name that so many were shown mercy - the Goth's did not drag people who had sought refuge in … Continue reading City of God, Book 2: Rome Deserved It!
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Review: Reformed is Not Enough
Wilson's Reformed Is Not Enough: Recovering the Objectivity of the Covenant is a book I really want to recommend, but a book that is hard to recommend for a couple of reasons. I picked this book up recently because I've been teaching two Sunday classes, one on Union with Christ and the other on the … Continue reading Review: Reformed is Not Enough
Book Review: Four Views of Eternal Security
I am a fan of the 'Four Views' series - the give a reader a quick glimpse into different approaches to thorny issues - theological, biblical, practical, etc. These books are not, nor are they intended to be, full treatments of the topics in question. Instead, they introduce the reader to various viewpoints which they … Continue reading Book Review: Four Views of Eternal Security
Quick Review: “Church Marketing 101”
I finished up Church Marketing 101: Preparing Your Church for Greater Growth last week. I don't want to write a full review of it, and you probably don't want to read a long review of it either. But maybe a few quick thoughts.Let's start with the good. Ok, now onto the bad. Why, why do … Continue reading Quick Review: “Church Marketing 101”
A Critical Interaction with Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed
I am not one trained in education, pedagogy, philosophy of education or any related field. Freire's book was a required read for my first class in that field. I found it an interesting read and worth some dialogue. Those of you trained in the field, here's my thoughts - don't hesitate to push back! Paulo … Continue reading A Critical Interaction with Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed