Message and Method

“The message is always the same, but the methods can change.”  That seems to be a mantra of contemporary evangelicalism.  As with most Christian mantras, there’s a lot of truth to it.  Otherwise it might’ve been rejected out of hand.  And as with most Christian mantras, there’s a lot of danger in it.  Otherwise it … More Message and Method

Master of Divinity

Lord-willing, I finish my Master of Divinity degree in one week.  That’s hard to believe.  I haven’t really reflected on the reality of it yet, but it’s a significant process that the Lord has brought me through.  My foremost concern going into seminary was that my heart would grow cold, I would learn to treat the … More Master of Divinity

Take Heed Lest You Fall

I think it can be very arrogant and ignorant to read about the failures of people in the Bible and to talk about those people as though they’re completely dense or slow or idiotic in light of the foolish things they did or the obvious responsibilities they neglected.  Treating historical figures condescendingly is easy for any sinner to … More Take Heed Lest You Fall

Ways to Pray for the Persecuted Church

The second Sunday of November (yesterday) was the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.  Here are some links and information about the persecuted church that I posted a couple days ago.  What that post lacked was some ways to pray for our suffering brothers and sisters around the world.  Here are seven, with their … More Ways to Pray for the Persecuted Church

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

This Sunday November 12 is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP).  The following are some links and resources about believers around the world who are suffering for their faith.  I haven’t thoroughly researched all of these sites and organizations, so read at your own discretion.  Unfortunately some of them are theologically ecumenical, … More International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

False or True

The rising popularity of this guy (and others like him throughout history) is an astounding reminder of (1) how easily people are deceived, (2) how ready people are to follow someone who’s persuasive, (3) how important it is to know your Bible, and (4) the urgency of a churchwide reform that produces genuinely godly lives … More False or True