My article title is an ironic wordplay of Harvey Cox's book, When Jesus Came to Harvard - Making Moral Choices Today. Harvard's "Jesus" Cox is Hollis Research Professor of Divinity at Harvard. Because of his non-biblical view of Christ I've often said the book could have been more honestly titled When the … [Read more...]
An Interview with Mark Durie on Islam
Below is an interview with Mark Durie on Islam. Among other things he discusses Afghanistan the Taliban and how Islam impacts the world now, and has done in the past. I first encountered Anglican Pastor and Academic Dr. Mark Durie when he was interviewed by Jamie Glazov some time after 9/11. The thing that … [Read more...]
Should Christians prepare for the Antichrist?
Should Christians prepare for the Antichrist? If the answer is in the affirmative, what does that preparation look like? I've asked this question on numerous occasions. Losing your soul to pretrib One argument goes something like this: When the Antichrist arrives first; pretribbers will confuse his persecution … [Read more...]
Will the Great Tribulation be shortened?
Will the Great Tribulation be shortened? - Unless those days were shortened no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened (Matt 24:22). Those days of tribulation The expression "those days" is taken to be the period following the Abomination of Desolation. From a Futuristic premil … [Read more...]
Where is Progressive Christianity Progressing?
What does it even mean to be a Progressive Christian (PC)? Is it a good thing? Progress or regress? Maybe it's just me but over the years I've seen more Christians identify as "Progressive." Given that I've written about this before and I don't really want to re-invent the wheel. I'll just cut to the chase - … [Read more...]
What is Biblical Worship – Daniel Block
I became aware of Dr. Block a few years ago when I saw his book on worship (For the Glory of God) in church. The subject of worship has been on my mind since I first started blogging some time after I became a Christian. What is worship? Believe it or not, I began to form some awkward thoughts about worship from … [Read more...]
Christ’s Prayer for His People in John 17
If we stop to let the full meaning of this prayer sink in, it ought to fill us with confidence and awe. We belong to God I ask on their behalf; I do not ask on behalf of the world, but of those whom You have given Me; for they are Yours; and all things that are Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine; and I have … [Read more...]
God’s Sovereignty the Antichrist and Delusion
God's Sovereignty the Antichrist and delusion - the following article goes back over some old territory in a slightly different way. A familiar declaration... A while ago I came across a set of comments. An individual asserted that the Great Tribulation was Antichrist's wrath against Jews and Christians, not … [Read more...]
The Other Pandemic – Sexual Holocaust
The Other Pandemic - Sexual Holocaust: Another pandemic the world has been facing is the sexual holocaust. So argue Dr. John Sanford and Bridgette Heap. I recently listened to a discussion on genetics with Dr. John Sanford when he indicated that he'd also co-written a book called "The Sexual Holocaust: A Global … [Read more...]
What is the Perseverance of the Saints?
What is the Perseverance of the Saints? Can someone lose their salvation? The following article may help frame some answers. Of course, it won't settle the debate for everyone. From Got Questions Perseverance of the saints is the name that is used to summarize what the Bible teaches about the eternal security of … [Read more...]
