Frustrations from the Front: The Myth of Theological Liberalism
Last week nearly 10,000 people invaded the French Quarter of New Orleans for a three-day conference. It wasn’t a convention of Mardi Gras mask-makers, a congregation of...
Bucer and Newton and Theological Tact
I have been talking a lot about being passionate, yet cool, calm, and understanding when contending for the truth. I have also said that you can quickly disqualify your voice...
Three Important Announcements
1. The site is changing servers. Therefore, there will not be much activity here for the next week or so. (We are scared we will lose it). 2. Tonight, you are invited to...
A Theology of Me
Recently, I had the opportunity to deliver a 15-minute sermon at a preaching lab that is part of a Student Fellowship that I am affiliated with on campus. Once a month, 2...
"I Don't Want to Know About God, I Just Want to Know Him" . . . And Other Stupid Statements
Added to the “. . . And Other Stupid Statements” series. Albert Einstein once said “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing . . . so is a lot.” I have...
A Theology of Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously or "Strategic Comic Relief in Theology"
I remember many years ago talking with a friend of mine about another friend. There was something about this guy that we did not like, but we could not put our finger on it....
The Beginner's Guide to Christianity: Thirty-Two Things You Need to Know Right Now
Revised, updated and massively expanded. (Please note: these are not really meant to be serious. This in no way reflects my doctrine—don’t go there. Lighten-up!...
Inerrancy and the Problem of Matthew 4:8
“The devil took him [Jesus] up into an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them.” – Matthew 4:8 What is...
Orthodoxy, Theological Maturity, and the Development of Doctrine: From Theological DNA to Maturity
For my Introduction to Theology students, both online and at the Credo House: I am thoroughly orthodox. No, not Eastern with a capital “O”, but orthodox, meaning that I...