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October 2009

October 10, 2009

Our Identity in John’s Gospel Part VI: Unmasking Darkness

I do desire to walk in the light of Jesus, at least I do sometimes....

October 09, 2009

Our Identity in John’s Gospel Part V: Unmasking Hunger

After Jesus feeds the five-thousand in chapter six he delivers a chilling address to those...

October 08, 2009

Our Identity in John’s Gospel Part IV: Unmasking the Women at the Well, Among Other Things

By the time we get to chapter four we’ve seen Jesus shatter the ego of...

October 07, 2009

Our Identity in John’s Gospel Part III: Unmasking Nicodemus

The most famous unmasking encounter is in the conversation with Nicodemus. Here Jesus confronts the...

October 07, 2009

Are we actually called to live “The Sermon on the mount??” – 10 Views

Have you read The Sermon on the mount: the modern quest for its meaning By...

October 06, 2009

Growth

October 06, 2009

Our Identity in John’s Gospel Part II: Unmasking the Temple

Perhaps the first way we see Jesus unmasking is in the cleansing of the temple....

October 06, 2009

The Conservative Bible Project

Have you heard the news about the conservative bible project? "Ten Guidleines" are as follows:1.Framework...

October 05, 2009

Our Identity in John’s Gospel Part I: The Light and the Darkness

I was raised in an ecumenical community in Ann Arbor, Michigan called The Word of...

October 05, 2009

The Sword of the Spirit, and other violent terms

Have you read about the new Operation "Take the Hill" at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?Read...

October 01, 2009

Monasticism & Constantine: Martin Klauber

Martin Klauber, an affiliate professor of Church History at Trinity is teaching my Class on...

September 2009

September 30, 2009

The Bible, The elephent and the Lamb

Anyone have any other thoughts or illustrations?

September 28, 2009

100% Pro-Life

Without really lookingI found this todayWhat's it mean to be 100%

September 27, 2009

NEW SONG: Greek vocab – William Mounce Week 9

Hey Guys and Gals I wrote another song for my Greek Class this one is...

September 22, 2009

N.T. Wright on the Authority of Scripture

The word of God is often spoken of analogically in the scriptures. It is undergoes...

September 22, 2009

Perspectives on Baptism: St. Augustine

Some would argue Saint Augustine was the most important theologian in the history of the...

September 21, 2009

A Mystic and A Philosopher Walk Into A Bar

My friend Charlie always talks about a tension he feels when he approaches the subject...

September 20, 2009

FYI – “Oldest Bible” DOES include resurrection

I was recently asked "How are Christians dealing with the resurrection not appearing in the...

September 15, 2009

Preaching – Part 2: Transformative preaching

Another form of preaching is called "Transformative Preaching." In this kind of preaching the focus...

September 11, 2009

Jim Pouillon, a pro-life activist killed

Jim Pouillon, a pro-life activist was killed today in Owosso, Michigan. He was shot this...

September 10, 2009

Obama Health Care Speech: Full Video

I don't care what you think about it. You should watch the speech Obama gave...

September 09, 2009

Eight Noun Rules for Biblical Greek – Billy Kangas

I wrote a song this week for my Greek class. It deals with the Eight...

September 09, 2009

Preaching: invitational preaching

One form of preaching that has captivated the American Religious Landscape for the entire history...

September 05, 2009

Christ and Columbine – A story of redemption

The story is as old as time. From Cane and Able, to the Sicarii and...

September 01, 2009

Only Begotten?

μονογενηες - (Monogenes)The Greek word μονογενηες has long been part of what is often called...

September 01, 2009

Learn The Greek Alphabet in no time!

Last week at North Park I learned the Greek Alphabet as part of my greek...

August 2009

August 27, 2009

Church makes promise to adopt so you don’t abort

"Peachtree Presbyterian Church will care for any newborn baby you bring to this church." Vic...

August 26, 2009

Family Research Counsel’s Tony Perkins and Sojourners’ Rev. Jim Wallis on Health care

This week there was a “face Off” on CNN between the president of Family Research...

August 26, 2009

What is the Role of the Mystic in Study?

The Lord be with you!At seminary I feel the question "What is the Role of...

August 25, 2009

To the CBA: Let’s adopt some standards

This week Jay Bakker brought it to my attention that the “Association for Christian Retail”...