The battle for inerrancy isn't new. It is a cyclical battle which has dogged the church for centuries. You might even say that the questioning of God's inerrant word first occurred in the Garden of Eden when the serpent modified God's instructions to Adam. The issue has become a battleground for Christians once … [Read more...]
Where are you heading, Friend?
“I’ve drunk of every fount of pleasure and quaffed every cup of fame, yet, alas, I die of thirst!” ~ Lord Byron I haven't been able to ascertain if this attribution to Byron is correct. But, true or not, it seems appropriate to begin this article with it. The quote came across my desk after watching a conference … [Read more...]
No Absolute Truth
There is no absolute truth - or so some like to say. I've been reading up on Nancy Pearcey's book Finding Truth and highly recommend it. She would undoubtedly respond to the assertion by asking, "Is that your truth that there is no absolute truth?" I first came across this concept while in the New Age, though I … [Read more...]
Were the Reformers Right about Justification?
Were the Reformers right about Justification? Some are now questioning this doctrine. And there's a lot of confusion. From the outset I must stress that I often write about things above my pay grade. I do so because they're topics which stir my passion. This column is one of these cases. There have been several … [Read more...]
Evangelicalism vs Eastern Orthodoxy
What are some of the differences between Evangelicalism and Eastern Orthodoxy? And in what way are they important to Christians? Some time ago the evangelical world went abuzz with the news that Hank Hanegraaff had converted to the Eastern Orthodox Church. It's not that unusual for an evangelical to leave the … [Read more...]
Watergate and the Resurrection
What is the connection between Watergate and the Resurrection? In his book Loving God Charles Colson wrote a chapter called Watergate and the Resurrection. He compared his personal experiences with President Nixon's Watergate cover-up scandal, and compared these with how Jesus' disciples behaved after His … [Read more...]
This Steadily Growing Darkness
Have you noticed a steadily growing darkness? I have. As most people do, I often think about friends and acquaintances from my past. I wonder about people I've lost track of. Every now and then I'll reconnect by sending an email, or make a phone call, or Skype - just to catch up. For me, books are like … [Read more...]
Prosperity Gospel: Deceitful and Deadly
Prosperity Gospel: Deceitful and Deadly John Piper - The Gospel Coalition When I read about prosperity preaching churches, my response is: “If I were not on the inside of Christianity, I wouldn’t want in.” In other words, if this is the message of Jesus, no thank you. Luring people to Christ to get rich is both … [Read more...]
The New Age Jesus
Have you ever met the New Age Jesus? Some popular teachers and authors claim to know more about Jesus Christ than ministers, priests and pastors. Who is this New Age Jesus they write about? One of my favorite pastimes is to visit local bookstores, and usually the first place I visit is the Christian … [Read more...]
Serious Problems with The Shack
Many concerned pastors have warned about serious problems with The Shack. William P. Young's runaway bestseller is now being turned into a movie. Should Christians go to see it? Before you decide, please read the following criticisms and warnings about Young's popular book. Al Mohler: The publishing world sees … [Read more...]
