Parchment & Pen Blog

Even with two of the six weeks of this debate devoted to discussing the person of Jesus Christ, we have an embarrassing wealth of riches from Scripture on the subject and cannot possibly do all of it justice in the space and time allotted. I have written a book on the subject, co-authored with my [...]

Jesus Christ: Son of God; Son of Man Jesus of Nazareth is the most important man who has ever lived. Christians are indebted to him for the hope that he offers, the sacrifice he offered on our behalf, and the special relationship with God that is made possible through him. This post explains how Biblical [...]

I was pointed to this video a couple of weeks ago by Tim Kimberley, who works with us at the Credo House. It was very encouraging. At every turn I felt that he was describing my exact situation. I pray that it helps someone else out there as well. Thanks to Tommy for having so [...]

It is another one of those posts. You know, the ones I should no be writing but write anyway. It is a very dark time in my life. I don’t know how else to describe it. About three or four weeks ago I changed. I don’t know how to describe this to you. Either I [...]

What is the witness of the Spirit spoken of by Paul in Romans 8? This is something that I have not come to a definite conclusion on both exegetically or personally. Bare naked thoughts bring to mind some sort of subjective feeling that the Holy Spirit gives to all believers. Maybe a sort-of voice inside you [...]

Ministry update for Spring 2010 with Tim Kimberley and Carrie Hunter. Visit your favorite podcatcher or iTunes or listen here: RSS iTunes Get TUP on the new theological toolbar (along with a lot of other great podcasts)

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“Where did you come up with that Ben? I thought I taught you better than this,” Fred says to his son being disturbed by the new way of thinking that he has never encouraged. “You need to quit reading all those books. They are not good for your faith.” Ben’s behavior as of late has [...]

Christians doubt. No, not always. But Christians do doubt. Christians doubt because their faith is not perfect. Christians doubt because we are fallen. Christians doubt because we live in a confusing world that breeds misinformation, impossible expectations, depression, pain, suffering, sin, and skepticism. We doubt all kinds of things from God’s concern and activity to [...]