>As we've been working through this study, I actually decided to skip Q80 with the boys. It definitely reflects the time it was written.Question #80: How does the Lord's Supper differ from the Roman Catholic Mass?Answer: The Lord's Supper declares to us that our sins have been completely forgiven through the one sacrifice of Jesus … Continue reading >Catechism #80-82
>New Heavens and New Earth
>We concluded our eight week series on "Heaven, Hell and Everything In Between" this past week. I tried to answer a few lingering questions, but more importantly, pick up some the pieces (details) and put together the big picture. I used Prezi for the first time. Not sure I'll use it again, but it was … Continue reading >New Heavens and New Earth
Song of the Week
I was listening to this song with the boys in the truck today and told them I think this old hymn is one of my favorites because it best captures the debt we owe to God and his grace. Interestingly, the words of this hymn, written by Augustus Toplady as a polemic against Wesleyan/Arminian views … Continue reading Song of the Week
>What’s Up With Hell
>Several weeks ago in the Poiema ACG we discussed four views of hell. Actually, we only discussed three because time ran out. Unfortunately, the one we didn't get to is, in my opinion, the most satisfying. In light of all the buzz surrounding Rob Bell's forthcoming book, Love Wins, I thought I'd post my notes … Continue reading >What’s Up With Hell
>Living in God’s Two Kingdoms
>More than a year ago I opened for myself a can of worms I'm still trying to close. When Lynn and I kicked off the Poiema ACG, we started with a semester long series on Christ (or better Christianity) and Culture. I thought it would be easy, and I had four books I used to … Continue reading >Living in God’s Two Kingdoms