Archive for February, 2007

Engaging Postmodernism: 4 Views

Millard Erickson has a book called Postmodernizing the Faith where he summarizes the different approaches that the Christian community is taking in response to the postmodern plight. I think it is a great and valuable study. Let me give you a brief summary with some slight alterations of my own.

I will give a brief overview now and then expand on each option in the blogs to follow.

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Jesus’ burial site discovered!

 See update here.

This is indeed very sad news. I really did not expect this at all. It has blind sided me. Just when Reclaiming the Mind Ministries was moving forward with such affectiveness. Just when I was getting settled in my faith. Just when my prayer life was taking a turn. I can’t believe that they actually found Christ’s remains. All this time we thought He was in heaven–the God-Man. Go figure that I would get this wrong. I guess I will be sending out my resume. Not sure what good a Th.M. does anymore though. Continue Reading »

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Screwtape Letters Movie!!

Well, it is about time. I don’t have any idea how this escaped my notice but it looks like Walden Media, the force behind the movie Chronicles of Narnia, has decided to move forward with a the Screwtape movie project. This movie should be done really well. Douglas Gresham, C.S. Lewis’ faithful stepson has been heading up the project. I actually had the opportunity to talk to him about this when he was in town a couple of years ago. I have eagerly be anticipating its arrival. I would be in prayer about this movie as it has the potential to make a very unique impact and have a very large appeal in our culture. Once again, the legacy of C.S. Lewis lives on, moving beyond whatever his hope or dreams could have ever imagined. Thank you Lewis. Continue Reading »

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Top ten things the God of Open Theism Might Say

Here is a great post from my friend Bob Practico at Sojourn Huntsville Church. I love #10 (in an irenic sort of way ;)) Continue Reading »

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Why did He let them walk away: John 6 and transubstantiation

Catholic apologetics is more robust today than it has been in the recent past. Since Rome has given more freedom of exploration and discover along with the encouragement for Catholics to study the Scriptures, there have been many Catholic apologists preparing Catholics to defend the faith. This apologetic engagement has been interesting due to the rise of the emerging church and its general attitude toward apologetics which is apathetic at best, and antagonistic in some emerging circles (but that is another story). Continue Reading »

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A great place to start your cultural prolegomena

Besides the obvious (enrolling in the Introduction to Theology course starting March 12), this looks like a great book to bookstart your cultural prolegomena. I have not read it yet, but have it ordered. What a great way to get to know the culture. What courage and patience this pastor must have to adventure intellectually and missionally in such a way. Continue Reading »

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Doing missions in your own backyard (Cultural Prolegomena)

One of the difficulties in church ministries these days is understanding the dynamics and ethos of those in our culture today. We must ask and evaluate the thinking of those we are trying to reach. This is nothing new. Those who have had studies in missiology understand its importance. Missiology is the study of missions, in which the student is prepared to engage in another culture. Continue Reading »

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The Church’s failure to reach the younger generation

Read this article.

Notice in particular this statement: ““Unless something drastic is done now, the Church will lose a whole generation of leadership” to the infotainment industry, he warned.”

This is happening. People are not finding solutions in most local churches today.   Continue Reading »

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Is the Holy Spirit for Today?

 What is the role of the Holy Spirit? What is the role of the Holy Spirit today? Why is there so much division among believers about the role of the third member of the Trinity? Don’t miss this session of Converse with Scholars Thursday night. My good friend Dan Wallace will be joining the program once again. If you have yet to meet him, please stop by and say hello and

We are going to be on Paltalk again, but, as you may know, we have purchased our own room so you will not get the ads.
Find out how to join here.

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In Memoriam: Bruce M. Metzger (1914-2007)

February 18, 2007Bruce Metzger

Dr. Bruce Metzger was unquestionably one of the greatest New Testament scholars of the 20th century. He was also a friend. I am never prepared for any friend’s death, regardless of how old he or she is. It hit me hard when I heard the news on Valentine’s Day that he had passed from this life to the next the day before. He had turned 93 just four days earlier (February 9). Continue Reading »

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Things that Christians do that annoys me

I thought that this was sad, funny, informative, and hard to read all at once. It is from “Friendly Atheist.” It lists 20 things that Christians do that annoy him. I thought that the insights from an outsider was helpful and interesting. I even found myself agreeing with some of them. Continue Reading »

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Don’t forget to enjoy life

Considering the blog about God’s purpose for creating us, I thought that I would remind everyone (including myself) not to forget to enjoy life. If I am right, and God’s purpose for creating us was to share of Himself and our purpose in life is, in turn, to glorify Him, I believe that He desires for us to enjoy life. Continue Reading »

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Overcoming Sin and Temptation

Information about Converse with Scholars tonight:

Tonight’s Guest: Kelly M. Kapic and Justin Taylor
Topic: Overcoming Sin and Temptation. “John Owen’s: Overcoming Sin and Temptation.”
Date and Time: Feb. 15th, 2007 9pm Eastern

Join the discussion and find out why modern theologians like J. I. Packer, Sinclair Ferguson, and Roger Nicole say that John Owen is the greatest theologian of all time. Owen’s three classic works on sin and temptation have revolutionized the lives of countless believers and they can radically transform your life, too! Kapic and Taylor have made these writings more widely accessible than ever before, and they’ve done it without sacrificing any of Owen’s richness and depth.

To join, download and log on to Paltalk and look for the Reclaiming the Mind room in the Christianity section.

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Inside One Emerging Church

Well, I will wait and read what you have to say. I think that they say some good things but represent more some of the more radical tendencies of some emerging churches. Plus, the preacher with the top hat is just too great. In the words of Peregrin Took “Pippin,” “I’m gettin’ one.”

Warning! There is a small bit of profanity, so put the kids to bed ;)

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Health-Wealth Gospel of Suicide

I thought that this was a great article by Piper. Point number two is especially interesting.

What a sad state that our Christian culture must be in to where we don’t know or understand enough to avoid such terrible teaching that can only lead to pain, frustration, disillusionment, and depression. I can handle bad doctrine when people sincerely seek, search, and wrestle with the text of Scripture, but the kind of stuff is beyond what I can handle. All I can do is bow my head and say “I am sorry Lord.” Continue Reading »

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