Six Characteristics to Look for in a Seminary
1. Strong teaching of Scripture: This is of first importance. If the seminary does not graduate students who know the Bible and know it well, then they don’t emphasis its...
Scholarships for The Theology Program Available
For those of you who want to take the Online Introduction to Theology course but don’t have the money to enroll ($100), we have scholarships that have been donated by some...
If God is Sovereign, Why _________?
Earlier this summer, Brian Burgess, our Minister of Outreach, taught a two-part series on “Things God Never Said About Evangelism.” He did an outstanding job and I...
The Problem of Evil, Suffering, and Pain
Here is an mp3 of the sermon I preached this Sunday at Crossroads Grace Community Church (what a great church!). I will follow up with the lesson that I taught during the...
It comes in pints? I’m gettin’ one . . .
Just in case you wanted to know, there is a Christians for beer facebook page. 🙂 Also, be sure to join the Reclaiming the Mind Ministries and Parchment and Pen facebook pages....
Should We Be able to Interupt a Sermon?
In a previous post I described the five ways Christians can evidence emerging characteristics. One of them was to “emerge ecclesiologically.” This is the way I...
Why Virginia Left Christianity After 23 Years: An Illustration of Cognitive Dissonance
I received this email today. It is a story about a Christian, named Virginia who left the faith after 23 years. Here it is along with my comments: “Christianity thrives...
Intro to The Creeds and the Seven Ecumenical Councils
By Jeff Spry . . . Bookmark this page for some great theological resources. Thanks Jeff! ________________________ The various creeds of Christendom have aided the Christian...
The Entertainment Driven Church
I recently decided to follow my own oft given advice and venture out to other churches just to see what the cultural landscape looks like and to stretch myself a bit. First, I...