Earlier today I referenced my former pastor, Dr. Michael Milton, from First Presbyterian Chattanooga. As I was browsing monergism.com later, I noticed there was an article by him. Turns out, Dr. Milton was named the new President and Professor of Practical Theology of the Charlotte Campus of Reformed Theological Seminary. I think it’s a great thing, both for him and the [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Milton on Israel & the Eschaton
Posted in Eschatology, Israel, tagged Reformed Theological Seminary, Replacement Theology, Seminaries on February 29, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Homosexuality: Sin, Choice, or Both?
Posted in Cultural Issues, tagged Homosexuality on February 29, 2008 | 5 Comments »
My good friend Bryan has put up two posts on homosexuality. The first asks whether or not homosexuality is the unforgivable sin, and the second asks whether or not it is a choice. I would also encourage you to read the comments to see some common arguments against his position and how those arguments don’t really hold water.
John: Short Term Recovery for Long Term Healing
Posted in Sanctification, tagged Addiction, Sanctification on February 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I met John last night. John is a recovering alcoholic, who works at an AA recovery center just a few blocks away from our church. As part of our church’s urban renewal ministry (SEED), community groups will take a break from meeting once a month and go out to serve. For the last three months the [...]
Hitchens and Real Christianity
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Atheism, Christopher Hitchens, G.K. Chesterton on February 27, 2008 | 5 Comments »
It seems that everywhere I turn there’s another article on Chris Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, or Sam Harris. There have been plenty of through treatments recently, most specifically I would point you to John Haught’s article in the latest issue of The Christian Century. Haught correctly identifies the problem with “soft-core atheism” is its inconsistency. That [...]
“Could You Please Pass the Peace?”
Posted in Uncategorized on February 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »
One of my favorite parts of any worship service is the passing of peace. Granted, some churches may not call it that; they would prefer to refer to it as “a time of fellowship through shakin’ your neighbor’s hand.” And that’s cool too. It doesn’t matter what it’s called, because I just love doing it. [...]
Why the “New Atheism” Fails
Posted in Uncategorized on February 25, 2008 | 4 Comments »
David Aikman has written a great essay on “The Weaknesses of the New Atheism”. It is a bit long, but it’s worth it if you get through. Also, John Haught has written a very convincing argument covering the same topic in the new issue of The Christian Century. Hopefully, a more thorough post will appear in the [...]
Parables and the Mystery of the Kingdom
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Humor, Parables, The Kingdom of God on February 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Just a closing thought to end the day. Earlier I was translating the Gospel of Mark for an exegesis class. I came to a section a parables and noticed some pretty blatant irony on the lips of Jesus as he was quoting the prophet Isaiah. The crowd who had been coming to hear [...]
Chesterton on Changing the World
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Evangelism, Missional Theology on February 22, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Within Christian history there has always been discussion on what it means, exactly, for the church to be “in the world, but not of it.” That is, how do we live on this earth as a people who knows that there is more than what we see? What is our interaction with those around us [...]
So… Do we need another one of these?
Posted in Uncategorized on February 20, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Here’s the thing: I seriously lack tact in certain areas. Some people call it candor, but it can be just plain rude (although humorous). Fortunately, this is good news for you… whoever “you” may be. Right from the beginning you get to know why I think I have any business adding myself to the world of [...]
