Sep 18, 2006 | Calvinism
Due to a number of misunderstandings, I wonder how many said they were “four-point” Calvinists. 10 percent of SBC pastors call themselves 5-point Calvinists –... read more
Sep 17, 2006 | Catholicism
So, does this mean that “jihad” and “holy war” do reflect the nature of God? Pope “deeply sorry” over Muslim anger – Yahoo!... read more
Sep 16, 2006 | Reading
I’m always up for another reading list – thanks to Jim Hamilton! Books Every Seminary Graduate Should Have Read – for his... read more
Sep 16, 2006 | Culture
Ah, how refreshing to hear of a liberal church coming under the aim of the IRS for political statements in an election year. You normally hear of such only when the church is conservative. I still remember watching the Democratic National Convention for the ’04 election and seeing Barak Obama’s pastor introducing the candidate, from his church sanctuary, with choir members standing in the background. Nothing significant ever said about such an endorsement. I didn’t think we’d see a liberal church receive such a reprimand. IRS investigating liberal Calif. church – Yahoo!... read more
Sep 16, 2006 | Catholicism
Oops! The Pope suggested that Islam was founded in violence. He suggested that words like “jihad” and “holy war “are “incompatible with the nature of God.” Then he apologized for such an insult against Islam. Interesting to watch Catholicism bow their need in subservience to the god of religious pluralism. Pope sorry his Islam speech found offensive – Yahoo!... read more
Sep 16, 2006 | Pastoral Ministry
I love the book Good to Great by Jim Collins. Much in its content resonates with what I believe is a biblical and helpful approach to leadership and ministry function, even though it is a secular book. In fact, many of the books on leadership publishd from a Christian perspective, sound more like unbiblical secular models. Leadership Journal has published an interview with Jim Collins on Good to Great in reference to pastors and churches. If you enjoyed the book, you’ll enjoy the interview. The Good to Great Pastor – LeadershipJournal.net HT: Chris... read more
Sep 14, 2006 | Culture
The abnormal is not what is best for families, so says the sovereign scientist. Princeton prof Peter Singer says <br>killing disabled newborns is acceptable –... read more
Sep 14, 2006 | Pastoral Ministry, Preaching
Al Mohler quotes William Willimon on the uselessness of preaching to felt needs, especially in an American context. The Problem of Preaching to Felt... read more
Sep 13, 2006 | Time/Life Management
How can you distract yourself from distractions (like blogging??) – here is an involved solution: How to Overcome Distractions... read more
Sep 13, 2006 | Music, Worship
Other than the suggestions that we not really expect people to sing and that we need to lighten up our services (really, this is our contemporary problem?), this is a decent discussion on congregational singing. It’s good to at least talk about it, right? Helping People Sing Their Hearts Out –... read more
Sep 13, 2006 | Culture, Ecclesiology, General Theology
Christianity Today says God is winning. It’s hard to tell which god, though. Read their article and the report for yourself. God Really Is Winning – Christianity Today... read more
Sep 13, 2006 | Preaching
Adrian Warnock collects a series of links to audio files of C. J. Mahaney preaching. Adrian’s Blog: AUDIO – Sermons by C. J.... read more
Sep 10, 2006 | General Theology, Humor
My good friend and fellow church member, Justin Peters, has produced an exquisite exposition of a famed passage of Americana, namely, the old Southern hymn, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” As a new and ever improving Bible study teacher, and with this depth of exegetical insight, can you imagine what Justin can do with the Bible? Compulsive Acts of Writing: Fiddling with... read more
Sep 9, 2006 | Calvinism, Southern Baptist Issues
Timothy George on the changes taking place in the SBC. Southern Baptists after the Revolution HT: Denny... read more
Sep 9, 2006 | Catholicism
Reformation Theolgy on Mary Worship in Catholicism. Reformation Theology: Latria v. Dulia in Roman Catholicism read more
Sep 9, 2006 | Calvinism
Check out the helpful review of a biblical perspective on the subject of free will from the Reformation Theology blog. Reformation Theology: Free will vs. Free... read more
Sep 9, 2006 | Culture, Ecclesiology, Emergent, Seeker-Sensitive
Dr. Russell Moore, Dean of Theology from Southern Seminary, writes a funny piece noting that the TNIV has become the official version for Relevant Magazine. You need a good laugh! The Henry Institute:... read more
Sep 9, 2006 | General Theology, Seeker-Sensitive
Michael Spencer on Joel Osteen – good critique. internetmonk.com » Blog Archive » Osteen Redux read more
