Help! My Pastor Says Theology Makes People Feel Dumb
Hey folks, I received this interesting correspondence from a P&P reader. I have been meaning to reply to him, but I thought that I would let you all give it...
The Exegetical Process: What Does it Mean to You?
What does it mean to you? This, I believe, is the most destructive question that one can ask of the Scriptures. The implication is that the Scriptures can...
Are You Like Me? Take the Test
I am the product of a sub-emerging evangelical theological conversation which recognizes the validity of both the postmodern and modern ethos. Go ahead, label me! But...
My Life, an Update
A few items: Parchment and Pen: One Year Later It has been one year (give or take) since I started the Parchment and Pen blog. Many people said “Don’t do it!” It will eat up...
Acknowledging Jesus as a Failed Leader
Leadership is a hot topic today. Colleges and universities and seminaries and churches and Christian organizations of all varieties are developing leadership programs. I cite...
My Grace Awakening: Thank You Chuck Swindoll
As many of you already know, I love Chuck Swindoll. Thoughts of him always reignite a passion for the Gospel. His example and leadership have stablized me many times as I...
The Future of Justification: A Review (Part 2)
According to N.T. Wright, justification is a subset of election, which, in turn, is an issue of ecclesiology. Justification therefore is intrinsically tied to being a part of...
An Emerging Understanding of “Orthodox” – Part 4: Are Catholics Orthodox?
Is the Roman Catholic Church unorthodox? From the perspective of a Protestant understanding of “orthodoxy,” relations to other traditions can vary....
News Release: Update on the New Testament Manuscript Find
Here is an ALR New Release about the CSNTM find: DALLAS, March 25, 2008 – Normally, two or three New Testament manuscripts handwritten in the original Greek are...