Does One Have to Forsake all Known Sins Before they Are Saved?
I was watching a Gospel presentation on the web the other day. You know, one of those dynamic slide presentations that have a nice piano playing in the background, warm...
On Losing My Joy
“Rejoice always.” 1 Thes. 5:16 Some of you remember that back in April, I went through a serious fall emotionally. It is what some people call...
Exegesis vs. Theology
It is easy to think that good exegesis automatically makes good theology. I remember the “wars” that some of the theological profs had with the exegesis profs at...
Latest Theology Unplugged: Paul Copan “Is God a Moral Monster?”
Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley and Paul Copan as they discuss his latest book “Is God a Moral Monster?” [display_podcast] Other ways to get TUP: Theology...
On Break and Short Message About My Last Post
Hi folks, just in case you were wondering why there are no posts, I have been on vacation. Really quick: many people have expressed concern for me due to my last post on...
The Parable of the Boat: Illustrating Differences Between Pelagianism, Semi-Pelalgianism, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Arminianism, and Calvinism
Here is a quick illustration that I hope you find helpful to distinguish between the various traditions with regard to divine sovereignty, free-will, and salvation. It is...
How Seminary Has Revolutionized My Life
by Lisa Robinson I was reading this blog post the other day entitled New Year’s Revolution. Instead of new year’s resolutions, Sharifa Stevens (DTS grad and...
On Leaving My First Love
The best I can tell, it started about six years ago Jan. 4th. This is when I began to leave my first love. You know the reference. “Yet I hold this against you: You have...
My Top Ten Books for 2010
by Sam Storms The release of my top ten books for the year has now become an annual ritual. The decisions this year were especially difficult, given the number of high quality...