Monthly Archives: April 2008

Three Types of Evangelicals

Posted on April 28, 2008 by

Though I am not crazy about the term “Evangelical” because it seems now to mean whatever a given person wants it to mean (which is to say that it no longer has any objective meaning), like it or not, that … Continue reading →

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from Calvin’s Sermon on 1 Timothy 3:16

Posted on April 28, 2008 by

When we hear this word, mystery, let us remember two things; first, that we learn to keep under our senses, and flatter not ourselves that we have sufficient knowledge and ability to comprehend so vast a matter. In the second … Continue reading →

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Seven reasons why people misinterpret the Bible

Posted on April 28, 2008 by

This list is by no means exhaustive; these are just some observations from my own ministry. Notice that there is some overlap and several of them involve not reading the Bible at all, which is generally a prerequisite to misinterpretation … Continue reading →

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The Five Points of Reformed Baptist Churches

Posted on April 27, 2008 by

As pastor of a small church still in transition (I am told it takes 7 to 12 years to revitalize a church; I have been pastor for only five), I appreciated Pastor David Charles’ post on “The Five Points of … Continue reading →

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R. C. Sproul interview with Ben Stein

Posted on April 26, 2008 by

Over on the Reformation21 blog, they have posted a video of R. C. Sproul interviewing Ben Stein about the movie “Expelled.” It seems like it was recorded for radio (no props, graphics, etc.) and is just shy of 28 minutes … Continue reading →

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Links: 10 Ways Darwinists Help Intelligent Design

Posted on April 24, 2008 by

Over at Evangelical Outpost, they have an article by Joe Carter on “10 Ways Darwinists Help Intelligent Design.” The article is in three parts and I will post links to each of them here: Part 1 – Part 2 – … Continue reading →

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Paul Verhoeven is Now a Religious and Historical Expert

Posted on April 24, 2008 by

I admit right up front that this post will sound more snarky than I intend. I read this story yesterday and it stuck in my craw: ‘Basic Instinct’ Director Paul Verhoeven: Jesus Was Son of Mary and Roman Rapist. Verhoeven … Continue reading →

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Young, Restless, and Reformed

Posted on April 22, 2008 by

Those of you who attend Zion’s services on Wednesday evenings know how much I like to pass out interesting articles and you may remember one I passed out last year from Christianity Today entitled “Young, Restless, and Reformed,” by one … Continue reading →

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Some Atheists Go to Church But Not to Worship

Posted on April 22, 2008 by

Accoring to this article, some atheists enjoy the sense of community they find in church. Just when you think you’ve seen and heard it all. I know some Christians that I wish felt the same way about church. “Sometimes you … Continue reading →

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Link to "Ben Stein Vs. Sputtering Atheists"

Posted on April 21, 2008 by

The “New”Atheism wants to eradicate religion from the planet, not just the public square but from your own personal life as well, and one of the ways they are trying to do this is by spreading the gospel of Darwinian … Continue reading →

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