On using Christian mouths for good - some of the following thoughts have been inspired by a chapter in Ian Hamilton's commentary on Ephesians. The problem of the tongue We've all said things we later regret. One of the problems with what we say is that people tend to remember (and often nurture) the bad stuff. … [Read more...]
Are Atheists Freethinkers or Deluded?
The term "Freethinker" is often adopted by atheists. But, are Atheists Freethinkers or Deluded? "Freethought" according to Wiki: Freethought or free thought is a philosophical viewpoint which holds that positions regarding truth should be formed on the basis of logic, reason, and empiricism, rather than authority, … [Read more...]
Never Give Up Praying
Never give up praying. Pray without ceasing! In one of his sermons Spurgeon admonishes us: "Long as they live must Christians pray, For only while they pray they live." As we breathe without ceasing, so must we pray without ceasing. As there is no attainment in life, of health, or of strength, or of muscular vigor … [Read more...]
Always Remember the Twin Towers
I'll always remember the Twin Towers! I will never forget waking up one morning and watching two planes crash into the buildings. The world suddenly changed. The images and emotion will remain with me forever. God had already called me out of the New Age. This was another wakeup call. A confession I'm writing … [Read more...]
The World the Christian and Anger
The World, the Christian, and Anger... Is it okay when Christians become angry at what they see occurring around them? I confess to getting pretty angry at times. How about you? The following thoughts aren't mine. They are derived from a section in Ian Hamilton's Commentary on Ephesians (Pages 176, 177). I think … [Read more...]
Does Historic Premillennialism trump Dispensationalism?
Does Historic Premillennialism trump Dispensationalism? The first time I asked this question was in a 2011 blog. It generated a lot of feedback at the time. Craig Blomberg's presentation What led to my writing the blog was a lecture narrated to Denver Seminary by Gary Hoag and written by Historic Premillennialist … [Read more...]
Be Patient for the Coming of the Lord is at Hand
In this day of trouble and frustration, I thought Dan Southam's sermon was particularly germane. See the video below. If you're like me and this crumbling wicked world often leads you into anger, Southam's message may help. It is good to be reminded by Scripture - Be Patient for the Coming of the Lord is at Hand. … [Read more...]
When Jesus got booted from Harvard
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...]
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...]
