Parchment and Pen » Converse With Scholars http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog Making Theology Accessible Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:14:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © Parchment and Pen 2009 michaelp@reclaimingthemind.org (Parchment and Pen) michaelp@reclaimingthemind.org (Parchment and Pen) 1440 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/images/localresouces/TTP-Certificate-Logo-small.jpg Parchment and Pen http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog 144 144 Just another WordPress weblog Parchment and Pen Parchment and Pen michaelp@reclaimingthemind.org no no Converse with Scholars at the Credo House: Mark Hitchcock and the World's End in 2012 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2009/10/converse-with-scholars-at-the-credo-house-mark-hitchcock-and-the-worlds-end-in-2012/ http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2009/10/converse-with-scholars-at-the-credo-house-mark-hitchcock-and-the-worlds-end-in-2012/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:44:19 +0000 C Michael Patton http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/?p=3142 Here is something that you may yet to have heard of. It is the supposed worlds in in 2012 predicted by the Mayan calendar. There is a 200 million dollar moving coming out at Christmas about this. It is something about which pastors and, indeed, all Christians need to be aware.

Mark was invited to the Credo House to discuss this because of his resent studies in the area and his new book on the subject.

Mark Hitchcock – 2012, The Bible, and the End of the World from Michael Patton on Vimeo.

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J.P. Moreland considers The Kingdom Triangle his most important work to date. If you are familiar with J.P., then you understand what a significant claim this is. If you are not familiar with J.P., shame on you.

During this Converse with Scholars session, J.P. covers the three legs of what he calls “The Kingdom Triangle.” What is it? Essentially, it is a balanced Christian life prepared for God’s Kingdom priorities. In this session you will hear our discussion with J.P. about the Christian’s need for a robust intellectual engagement with the culture. Then the conversation moves to the life of the soul, spiritual disciplines, and our responsibility to nurture our inner life. Finally, the role of the Spirit is discussed. J.P. challenges Evangelical Christians to consider again what it means to have the power of the Spirit in the church. Even if you don’t agree with everything J.P. says, his irenic tone and serious scholarship make the conversation one of the most stimulating that we have had to date on Converse with Scholars. It is worth your time. Thanks J.P. for your time!Similar Posts:

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J.P. Considers this one his most important works. It should be a great broadcast. All are welcome. Find out how to join.Similar Posts:

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Broadcast #26: Tom Schreiner talks about the Protestant doctrine of justification and the current state of the Evangelical-Catholic dialogue.

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Considering the recent conversion of Francis Beckwith to Roman Catholicism, we have asked Dr. Tom Schreiner to join the program once again this Thursday evening on Converse with Scholars to discuss the Reformed doctrine of Justification. We will focus our concern on the differences between the Roman Catholic view and that of the Reformers. That is two weeks of Schreiner in a row! (See here for a list of Dr. Schreiner’s books).

All are welcom to join. This will be a live interactive online conversation. Find out how to join by clicking the graphic.

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Basics:

1. Know Catholic doctrine truly before you criticize it emotionally.
2. Know Reformed doctrine truly before you adhere to it traditionally.
3. Know what the essential points of disagreement are and don’t focus on the smaller points.
4. Understand the reason for the Reformation, knowing the two key issues were justification and authority.

As well, considering Beckwith said that a major reason for his conversion was due to his studies in the early church (“I became convinced that the Early Church is more Catholic than Protestant”), you need to be aware of the assumption that is involved in such a statement. Even if were true that the early church was more Catholic than Protestant, is there justification in adapting your theology to mirror that of the early church or do we see doctrine as progressively understood and articulated in history as the Reformers view of semper reformanda (“always reforming”)? Don’t know what I am talking about? View or listen to session 10 of Introduction to Theology here (listen to or watch all four). It will give you a better understanding of the options, helping you to understand the traditional approaches of both Catholicism (and Orthodoxy) and Protestantism.

Keep an eye on the blogs as we may be having a special announcement about an upcoming Converse with Scholars to deal with this issue.Similar Posts:

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Since Sam Storms is our special guest on Converse with Scholars this week, I thought that I would introduce you to him by pointing you to his website: http://www.enjoyinggodministries.com. This website has a wealth of theological, biblical, and historical material that is of the highest quality. I encourage you all to visit the site in preparation for this weeks program. Oh, let me give you the details: Dr. Storms will be here, live, online, this Thursday evening at 10pm EST to discuss Calvinism as a follow up to our conversation with Roger Olson last week about Arminianism. Olson’s interview can be accessed here. Download it here: www.conversewithscholars.org. Find out how to join here.Similar Posts:

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Reclaiming the Mind Ministries is hosting a special Converse with Scholars during the next two weeks. I am very excited about this program as we are having two great scholars on to represent their respecting positions (although, don’t we always?). Tonight, March 22 at 10pm EST, Roger Olson will be joining us to discuss the Arminian position. The following Thursday, March 29 at 10pm EST, Samuel Storms will be discussing the Calvinist position. Rhome Dyck and myself will be hosting the program as Ed Komoszewski is out of town.

As you all know, I am a committed Calvinist. I believe very deeply in the sovereign grace of God (even though I don’t understand its mysteries). At the same time, I respect the Arminian position very much. I understand why Arminians believe the way they do even though I don’t agree. My mother was Arminian with regards to the issue of predestination. We used to have great and bloody battles at our home. We had to call a truce about six years ago.

To sum it up as concisely as I know how, here are the basic differences:

Calvinism: Emphasizes the sovereign hand of God in election. Before all time, God unconditionally chose certian individuals for salvation while either passing over the rest (moderate Calvinism) or actively predestining the rest to hell (extreme Calvinism). God has provided a way for the elect to be redeemed. The Cross secured redemption only for these elect. Man is in such a state of depravity that outside God’s regenerating grace, he cannot exercise faith. God’s grace is the means by which the elect are saved and kept. These elect will persevere until the end because God is the one who sustains them.

Arminianism: Emphasizes the love of God and the responsibility of man. God loves all people and desires all to come to salvation. Therefore, God has provided a way through the Cross for all people to have a chance. God does not intervene in the free-will decisions of man, therefore it is up to man to choose God. God provides prevenient (helping) grace to allow man to overcome their depravity and choose God. God’s election is based upon His foreknowledge. He elects to save all those who will trust in Christ. People, however, can still exercise their free will and turn from God, giving back the gift of salvation. Therefore, people are responsible to persevere until the end to secure redemption.

Well, anyhow, I hope you can join us tonight and next week. Find out more here.Similar Posts:

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Join us! Find out more here: http://www.ttpstudents.com/content/rmm/paltalk

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