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Category Archives: Doctrinal Issues
The Plight of Man and the Power of God…
As I prepare to right this book review my mind is engaging in a fierce-some debate with what is sure to be in some sense a straw-man likeness of Tony Jones, or more specifically the type of philosophy he has … Continue reading
The Center of the Gospel…
In recent days I’ve been debating (mostly in my mind) the concept that the gospel is little more than a cure to social ills (like poverty and injustice). This concept is prevalent in nominally Christian circles (can we get an … Continue reading
Posted in D.A. Carson, Doctrinal Issues, Gospel, Quotes
Tagged D.A. Carson, Gospel, oppression theology, social gospel, Social Justice
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Can you answer these questions?
I’m currently taking part in an ordination counsel for an area pastor. These events provide opportunities to refresh and strengthen the foundation of our faith. So, in the interest of provoking further thought I shall attempt to share some of … Continue reading
The “New” is really Old…
Who is this quote about? Fill in the blank: “______________________ very often prides himself on the supposition that he is concerned with life, with the principles of conduct and the making operative of the principles of Jesus in all departments … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrinal Issues, Quotes
Tagged Brian McLaren, doctrine, Emerging, gnosticism, heresy, John Murray, liberalism, Modernism, Orthodoxy, Rob Bell, Tony Jones
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What do you think of this statement? “If you are on of those who undergoes regular worldview sized shifts in your thinking; if your message changes every time a new fad or new best-selling book comes along, if you are … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrinal Issues, Phil Johnson, Philosophical Thoughts
Tagged Discernment, doctrine, Fads, Phil Johnson, Quotes
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Rescue the….20 to 35year olds???
Didn’t Jesus say “I have come to seek and to save those who look like me?” No, that wasn’t it, perhaps it was “I have come to seek and to save the 20 – 35-year-old generation.” No, I don’t think … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrinal Issues, Posts of Interest, Pyromaniacs
Tagged Church planting, Missions, Quotes, strategy, Target
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Missing the Point 03…
The author of the second chapter (Missing the Point: Theology) starts by stating that “everyone is a theologian.” This is not necessarily a false statement as everyone from the atheist to the highly religious person has a set of beliefs … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Doctrinal Issues
Tagged Adventures in Missing the Point, heresy, Relativism, Theology
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Missing the Point 02…
Chapter 1 titled “Missing the Point: Salvation”. The author of this chapter lays out that the church has potentially missed the point by becoming overly decision oriented (my terminology). He points out that terms like “accept Christ as your personal … Continue reading
The Knowability of God…
Can one truly know God? Some might argue that because God is infinite and we are finite our perception of God will always be flawed and therefore it would be arrogant to assume anything or claim to know for certain … Continue reading
Posted in Desiring God, Doctrinal Issues, Gilbert K. Chesterton, Quotes
Tagged G. K. Chesterton, God, Knowing God, Relativism
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The Lordship of Christ…
In the course of preparing for the next sermons as I preach through Philippians I came across this paragraph in MacArthur’s commentary on Phil. 2:10-11. I couldn’t help but chuckling because this is one area where MacArthur seems to be … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrinal Issues, Quotes
Tagged Christ, Gospel, John MacArthur, Lordship Salvation
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