Imperishable Inheritance
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One of the topics that one is exposed to in missiological studies is that of contextualization. At first, something doesn't seem quite right, and I even wrote on this blog my thoughts when I first worked through it. It seems as though some are trying to "water-down" the Gospel to make it more palpable to carnal men. And to be honest with you, there are preachers and evangelists that are taking the idea too far. In fact, they take it to the point where it is no longer the Gospel but instead a hollow, unfulfilling, and un-remarkable truth. In some of the circles I run in (i.e. Reform... [read more]
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I heard this excerpt read in Sunday School, and I found it provocative enough to share. It was written by Roy Hattersley a former deputy leader of the U.K.'s Labour Party. He was also a member of Parliament and a prolific writer. "Despite writing books on John Wesley and the Salvation Army’s William and Catherine Booth, Hattersley remains a firm atheist. However, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, whilst unable to accept the doctrinal claims or ethical implications of Christianity, he admitted that almost all groups engaged in disaster relief and alleviating human suffering were religio... [read more]
add to discussionThe structures that mankind have built are breathtaking. It's a modern marvel to see many of these structures, but what has started to fascinate me is when these structures are left desolate. For whatever reason, maybe it closed down, everyone just left, or a litany of other reasons. To see these abandoned marvels is for some reason very fascinating, and this is often referred to as "Urban Exploration." My interest was peaked by following the Web Urbanist blog, and I decided I wanted to try and see/capture some of it here in Dayton. I called Mr. Martin who is "in the know" on these... [read more]
add to discussionMy Father and my God, I confess that I am a sinner. A person so full of sin that I am deserving of nothing more than your just and swift wrath. I have disobeyed, slandered, and ignored you. I'm sorry that I live my life as though you don't exist. I instead presume upon my own abilities, talents, and ambitions and fail to acknowledge that you have given me those things and desire me to use them for your purposes and glory. I confess that I am not the man of God I want to be or that you want me to be. I fall prey to sin that grieves your spirit and makes the ... [read more]
add to discussionI recently had a discussion with some people from my church that proved quite enlightening (and the food was good). The topic of conversation was finding someone who had the "same" calling as you in choosing a mate. It's something that I've certainly thought a lot about, and it wasn't until recently that I realized that my theology of this was incorrect. I thought that I should only marry someone who was called to the mission field as I was. Anything less than that would be frustrating and unfulfilling. Well, I realized that that is not what I should be looking for. I should inste... [read more]
add to discussion"Condemnation appears in innumerable forms. It's the weight on the heart of the businessman who was rarely home when his kids were growing up. It's the undercurrent of grief and metal self-torture in the woman who had an abortion years ago. It's the nagging conscience of the Christian man who just muttered a crude insult at a reckless driver. It's the lingering sense of regret over a lack of prayer; it's kind words unsaid and promises broken. "Some of us have been carrying around so much for so long that we think it's normal to go through life weighed down. And the truth is that, ... [read more]
add to discussionThis year I had the privilege of attending Together for the Gospel 2008. It was an outstanding and edifying experience. I left a little spoiled after listening to incredible talks on aspects of the gospel ministry. I would like to share a synopsis of the talks with you and what I took from them. The audio is currently available online for your consumption. If you are only going to listen to one than listen to R.C.'s talk followed by Dever's. Ligon Duncan On Sound Doctrine Ligon gave the introductory talk to the conference, and it was a fitting way to start. His talk focused ... [read more]
add to discussionBen Stein stars in a new movie coming out questioning Neo-Darwinism. You can view the official website, and below is the official trailer and an interview Ben did with R.C. Sproul. The movie comes out on the 18th of this month, and the website also has a theater locator.
add to discussion"Since the 1960's, to the consumption of goods has been added a growing consumption of services. The are, of course, of all kinds, ranging from lawn services, health clubs, and inspirational lectures, to sporting events, rock concerts, and movies. Those of a recreational kind present themselves as miniature escape routes, taking us out of our own private reality and into another. The duration of each of these moments of consumption is quite brief, but then brief duration is of the essence of our modernized world from our aerosol cans, vacuum sweepers, and cars to our TV advertisements, f... [read more]
add to discussionI received an e-mail through my contact page from a gentleman by the name of Kirk Henderson. I thought the question would be of interest to some others, and I asked him if I could answer publicly. He agreed. "In the parable of the lost sheep (and the parable of the lost coin), the owner took it upon himself to leave all behind and seek out that which was lost. The implication here seems to be that, for the sheep and the coin, that they both belonged to the owner from the beginning? How do you interpret this as a Reformed theologian in regard to that which was lost being the property ... [read more]
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