The new Theology Unplugged is up. Here is a link to the Christians in Context trading cards I talked about. Take a look.

As well, the book I mentioned: Did the Resurrection Happen?

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 Theology Unplugged - Medicating Pain [33:43m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The new Theology Unplugged is up. Visit your favorite podcatcher or iTunes or listen here:

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• Get TUP on the new theological toolbar (along with a lot of other great podcasts)
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 God Sightings 3 [29:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I have had several requests lately for my “Red Stuff” sermon. Here it is.

What is “Red Stuff”? You will have to listen.

What is your “red stuff”?

 

 Red Stuff [44:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I have always been a great fan of Dr. Tom Schreiner. He is an outstanding Bible commentator and New Testament theologian. But more than this he is balanced and has a good understanding of not only the issues, but the significance of the issues.

In this audio from a sermon that he preached a few weeks ago on Rev. 20, he demonstrates this balance through his comments during his exposition of Revelation 20 and the millennium. He candidly shows how he is not studying to tote any traditional banner. Notice that he reveals that during this particular study, he changed his position from that of a Amillennialist to that of one who believes the millennium is yet future. As interesting as this is to me, as I am a premillennialist, this is not what struck me most. It is the way he speaks about how you and I are to prioritize doctrine and hold those things that are not clearly revealed loosely and humbly. What a champion he is of mine.

Listen closely.

 

 Tom Schreiner on Revelation 20 [38:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Was it God’s will for Barack Obama to become the president?

I tell all. Don’t miss this . . .

Was it God’s will for Obama to win the election?

Enjoy . . .

Join Michael Patton and Rob Bowman as they continue their discussion on the destiny of the unevangelized.

 

 Standard Podcast [28:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Join Michael Patton and Rob Bowman as they discuss the destiny of the unevangelized.

 

 Standard Podcast [27:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This is a great lesson taught by Darrell Bock at Faith Bible Church. It is worth listening to.

 

 Bock - Jesusanity vs. Christianity [45:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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My summary/high points:

• “Jesusanity is an attempt to have a high view of Jesus without having a unique view of Jesus.”
• Christianity has become so culturally isolated that they don’t know how to engage people about Christ.
• Christians know a lot about what the Bible says, but not much about the Bible (history, canon, text, etc.)
• The current “Jesus Crisis” is the fault of the church not truly educating the its people.
• Being prepared to represent Christ accurately requires study—hard study—and time.
• Christians need to recognize that we only need to get people to acknowledge that the Bible is “basically” true, we don’t need to force inerrancy down their throat. The closer they get to Jesus, the higher their view of the Bible will eventually be. In other words, get the Christology right and the bibliology will take care of itself.
• When Jesus performed miracles, he did not appeal to another authority. This makes his miracles unique.
• Revisionists say that “history is written by the winners.” Bock: Sometimes the winners deserve to win because they were right and this is why they won.
• Your friends and neighbors are watching the history channel, going to Barnes and Noble, and being overwhelmed by a culture that is fascinated with Jesus, but does not believe in the historic Christian Jesus (Jesusanity). We must be prepared to engage their views of Jesus and what they are being taught through these venues.
• Don’t start the Gospel with the debate over evolution and creation. You can get to that later, after you have introduced them to Christ.

Join Michael Patton and Lindsey Price as they discuss reason #4 on the Top Ten Reasons NOT to be a Christian series.

#3 If I become a Christian, God will make me healthy and wealthy.

During this lesson, Lindsey and I draw from the Bible and personal experience concluding that the health-wealth Gospel is not only a different Gospel, but it represents a different God.

 

 Theology Unplugged - Top Ten Reasons NOT to be a Christian - Because God Will Make Me Healthy and Wealthy [27:23m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download