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Category: Random
“We are not electing a pastor-in-chief” Comes Home to Roost
I highly recommend people take the time to read Geoffrey Botkin’s article, "Are We Electing a Pastor-in-Chief?" Like me, you may not agree with it all, but hopefully, like me, it'll be thought-provoking for you. For instance: I believe that historians will discover that many Evangelicals who voted for Bill Clinton wanted him to lead…
Jesus’ 7 “I Am” Statements in John
Jesus’ 7 “I am” statements in John for my Twitter friends Julie and Mike: John 6:35 (ESV) Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 8:12 (ESV) Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light…
“Should We Exclusively Use the King James Bible?”
Interesting video where Jack Moorman (KJV-only) and James White debate whether English-speaking folks should only use the King James Version of the Bible: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwe_nxeVwE0&w=420&rel=0] Hat tip to 5 Pt. Salt.
My Favorite Song in 2012
The year is not over, but it’ll take a lot to knock this song off the top of my list of favorite songs for 2012: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfkhqpl81NA&w=512&rel=0] Thank you TobyMac, Lecrea, & Nirva Ready…and especially to God for giving them the talent and me the forgiveness… UPDATE: Proof that it's a great song. Augie asked for…
What should a sermon about forgiveness include?
Alan will be preaching about forgiveness this Sunday. What do think the sermon must include? Also, do you have any forgiveness anecdotes?
“One Light” by 3 Doors Down
A great "almost Christian" song by 3 Doors Down: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alKUu4g-HM0&w=512&rel=0] I know what (who) the “one light to shine” should be…must be… (And, who knows, maybe this isn’t an "almost" Christian song…) P.S. As of right now you can get a free copy of this single here.
Forgiveness
I’ll be writing next week’s bulletin article on forgiveness…it was inspired by a passing thought I had during my (work) trip to Hawaii. As a Christian it would almost seem “easy” to say, “Father forgive them, they know not what they do” if someone is torturing and then killing you. I’m sure “easy” isn’t the…
“Homosexuality is not an identity, it is a behavior.”
In a short clip about homosexuality, “Bible Answer Man” Hank Hanegraaff answers, “Can you be a Christian and actively practice homosexuality?” (The title of this short post is a quote from his response that is very important to the discussion…even in a secular context.)
Is free will an illusion?
Interesting video about free will (hat tip to Hot Air): [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q40PfsLxMzY&w=420&rel=0] During college I watched a debate between a Calvinist and a…well…I guess you would say a “non-Calvinist.” In it the Calvinist spent a little time waxing philosophical about free will, and whether it actually exists. Ultimately, he was arguing, you cannot do anything outside…
5 Solas
Not sure what your feelings toward tattoos are, but… Sola Scriptura — By Scripture Alone Solus Christus — By Christ Alone Sola Gratia — By Grace Alone Sola Fide — By Faith Alone Soli Deo Gloria — Glory to God Alone If you click on the thumbnail, you will see a larger image… (Credit for…
Only for Adultery?
One of the least flexible rules in many Christian churches is about divorce. The only reason for it is adultery: And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, "Is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause?" He answered, "Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning…
Quick Arguments Against Pluralism
Overall it seems that arguing with pluralism is like pushing against the wind. If a pluralist will not even concede the validity of the law of non-contradiction, there is nothing to "push against" to even begin an argument against pluralism. Having said that, there are two approaches: one for a believer, and one for an…
Why I Am a Heretic
I am no longer going to update this post. Instead please see the Beliefs page to read the most up-to-date list of what I believe. AKA, "What I Believe" I had an interesting conversation with a Twitter friend, and after he agreed to an uncomfortable implication of his belief system I commended him on being…
Pray for Penn (PrayforPenn.org) Has Launched!
Pray for Penn (PrayforPenn.org) has just launched as a way of remembering famous people or groups who need our prayer. (The initial inspiration was Penn Jillette, the talkative half of the magic act, Penn & Teller.) Please check it out…and let us know who you want to pray for. And they don’t have to be…