From a student (with permission), "I have a question. One of my friends, a Christian who I have always admired and looked up to, is questioning me about predetermination/John Calvin, and asking me why God would create people if he knows they won't be saved, and whether or not he creates people to *not* be … Continue reading Predestination and Double Predestination
Postmodern Church Mouse
Ok, I'll stop ripping off other peoples content after this, but this was too funny. Actually, I'm not sure if I should take this personally - I've got the glasses, the funky facial hair (chin strap), and the tattoo. No earring though. Not now, not ever. Hey, I can laugh at myself - and I … Continue reading Postmodern Church Mouse
What if Paul’s Letter to the Galatians was published in Christianity Today?
I stumbled upon this post on the Sacred Sandwich today. It's wonderful, and scary true. Here's a sample of letters to the editor:Dear Christianity Today: In response to Paul D. Apostle’s article about the Galatian church in your January issue, I have to say how appalled I am by the unchristian tone of this hit … Continue reading What if Paul’s Letter to the Galatians was published in Christianity Today?
No Line on the Horizon
U2, my imeem "friends", send me this playlist from their new album released today. Mine is in the mail. I hope it comes tomorrow!U2 - No Line On The Horizon
The Meaning of History
I was very challenged by something I read in Newbigin's Gospel in a Pluralist Society tonight. Newbigin served for years as a missionary in India and describes how Jesus was often incorporated into the Hindu worldview without changing the prevailing worldview in any way whatsoever. He writes, "the foreign missionary knows that this is not … Continue reading The Meaning of History
God Entranced 