Should a Calvinist Marry an Arminian?
I received an email last night asking me a very good question. The sender is a Calvinist who is interested in a girl who is an Arminian. He asks, “Would it be wrong for...
Why the Evangelical Manifesto Did Not "Work"
Many of you have heard of the “Evangelical Manifesto.” But a whole lot of you have not. The latter are the point of this blog post. I am writing this post to...
On Being Critical Theologians
One person has rightly said that all people are theologians, you just have to decide what type of theologian you are going to be. Are you going to be a good theologian or a...
Theology Unplugged – Medicating Pain (Part 1)
The new Theology Unplugged is up. Here is a link to the Christians in Context trading cards I talked about. Take a look. As well, the book I mentioned: Did the Resurrection...
"Let's Make Mommy Happy" (Part 2) – Anti-Depressants Should Not Be the Norm
Not too long ago, I was diagnosed with a certain type of depression. I will come back to that . . . Until two years ago, I felt as if I was a slight bit taller than others. I...
What Did Christ Mean When He Said . . .
Tonight I taught a class on the Definition of Chalcedon. This represents the Christian understanding that Christ is 100 percent God and 100 percent man (“very God of...
"Let's Make Mommy Happy" or Martin Luther on Zoloft
Anti-depressants are now the most commonly prescribed drug in America. They are prescribed more than drugs to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, or...
TC Chart Timesaver (TCCT): A New Web-Based Application
If you don’t know Greek, this blog post is not for you. Stop reading now. If you do know Greek and are studying the New Testament, then this may be a lifesaver. OK, not a...
Crossing the Heretical Line
One of my former teachers used to say that we are all allowed one pet heresy. I am not sure that this is generous enough, but his point is good. I believe that we each have...