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Latest From Parchment & Pen
What Does it Really Mean to Keep the Sabbath
The drama goes on. You know, all that stuff about whether Katelynn, my eleven year old, can wear make-up. I have come to a tentative conclusion and it has to do with the fourth commandment. We will get to that in a moment. Some people need to take a sabbath rest from going church. Just hang [...]
What Does it Really Mean to Take the Lord’s Name in Vain?
What does it mean to use the Lord’s name in vain? This is a question that might seem self-evident to most people in western society. Whether you are religious or not, you would not even hesitate with your answer, “It means to say ‘G D’.” I am sure that there are more people that can answer [...]
What Bible Should I Own (Dan Wallace)
I have been conducting seminars on the history of the English Bible for the past dozen years. Inevitably, I get questions like, “What’s the most literal translation out there?” “What’s a good study Bible?” “Which Bible is the most accurate?” “What’s a good Bible for a new Christian to get?” These are excellent questions. I will [...]
The Voice of Reason: Decision Making and Spirit-Led Direction
Recently, I have been confronted with some rather significant decisions. As one who is committed to Christ as Lord and Savior, naturally these are things I have brought to God in prayer, looking for his will and guidance. At the same time, I have had to think through ramifications of varying options and scenarios and [...]
Latest From Theology Unplugged
Stephen Hawking and the Unknown God
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 : Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley they discuss Stephen Hawking's recent claims regarding origins
Theology Unplugged - Evangelicalism Part 4
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 : Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley and Sam Storms as they discuss the historical movement of Evangelicalism.
Theology Unplugged - Evangelicalism Part 3
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 : Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley and Sam Storms as they discuss the historical movement of Evangelicalism.
Theology Unplugged - Evangelicalism Part 2
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 : Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley and Sam Storms as they discuss the historical movement of Evangelicalism.
Theological Word of the Day
Perseverance of the Saints
The doctrine, often associated with Calvinism and first articulated by Saint Augustine, which holds that those who are truly elect of God will persevere in belief until final redemption. This doctrine is sometimes used synonymously with “Eternal Security” and “Once-saved-always-saved,” but advocates would prefer a certain nuance, believing that the emphasis is upon the perseverance [...]