Most all of my favorite shows have come and gone - usually very quickly. The Unit - gone. Defying Gravity - gone. The longest-running of my favorite shows was Smallville, which just ended its tenth and final season Friday night. It was awesome and reminded me of the truth that is so clear in Revelation … Continue reading Smallville and Satanic Conterfeiting
Sanctity of Human Life
This week I was leading a discussion for the college students on 'the big story' of the Bible. We started, of course, with creation (after a brief prologue on the eternal community of the Trinune God). I am reminded almost daily how important Genesis 1-3 are for us as believers. There is so much explanatory … Continue reading Sanctity of Human Life
Calvin the Uncertain Theologian
I'm only 150 pages into Calvin's Institutes. Yes, I'm a slow reader and I'm reading like six books at the same time. Anyway, one of the first impressions I have regarding the Institutes and its author is his humility. I'm impressed with how many times Calvin simply says 'I don't know', or words to that effect. This … Continue reading Calvin the Uncertain Theologian
Catechism #101-102
I forgot to post the next series of question from the catechism on the third command: Question #101: But may we swear an oath in God's name if we do it reverently? Answer: Yes, when the government demands it, or when necessity requires it, in order to maintain and promote truth and trustworthiness for God's glory and … Continue reading Catechism #101-102
Catechism #102-103
I forgot to post the next series of questions from the catechism on the third command: Question #101: But may we swear an oath in God's name if we do it reverently? Answer: Yes, when the government demands it, or when necessity requires it, in order to maintain and promote truth and trustworthiness for God's glory and … Continue reading Catechism #102-103