Here’s a nice "Art of War" for apologetics, in list form, entitled Truth Tactics. Nice tips for those of us defending Christianity. If you like the list below, go and read his entire post. Christians are privileged to be emissaries of the living God, heralds...
This is my first sermon, preached at my small country church. Points include: Take the log out of your own eye Let truth into your own heart first We give mental assent to truth instead of doing it Do correct your brother To download Do...
What would make a fundamentalist reject or reclassify some of his fundamental brethren as “neo” fundamentalist, and why would they want to discuss separating from them? Let me begin by saying that the doctrine of separation could fill books, and this is an introduction according...
Theologian D.A. Carson had a nice 12 point article on hermeneuticsHermeneutics (/ˌhɜːrməˈnjuːtɪks/) is the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially the interpretation of biblical texts, wisdom literature, as well as philosophical texts. It involves considering the genre, historical context, authorial purpose (stated or implied), narrative and linguistic context, logic, and other rules for interpretation and application. More (now gone) where he discussed how these apply to such thorny questions as those below (we’ve discussed them here): The issue is this: What parts of the Bible are binding mandates for us, and...
I’m looking to do a study on virtues and vice, and need to make a list. Here’s my list so far. I like the ones that end in "y." I think I’m interested in this because a few very important virtues, if encouraged into American...
Bible Version Selection Tool – Which bible version is best for you? Find out. (HT: Henry’s Web – note that Henry has also published a book on English Bible Translations entitled What’s in a Version?) Test your religious literacy – I got a 92 (pride...
The Faith and Theology blog has an interesting, if esoteric article on the Holy Spirit. I’ve listed the ten points below, but if you want to actually understand them, have at it. Articles like this let me know that (a) I have far to go...
This post is part of a series. In Parts I, II, and III of this series, we were introduced to the Wesleyan Quadrangle (WQ), and discussed how theology must be developed with Scripture as pre-eminent but in concert with tradition and reason. The last diad...
