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We’re Going to Get What We Deserve
The Constitution of the United States starts with “We the people.” We live in a country of the people, by the people, and for the people, so whoever wins tomorrow in the presidential election will be by the people of the United States. I wish I could report differently to you that the people of […]
Comments on Luther’s 95 Theses
Since “Reformation Day,” October 31, a celebration of Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses, has just passed, I thought it would be appropriate to post the following brief study of the Theses. Are Luther’s 95 Theses a presentation of classic Protestant theology? Contrary to widespread public opinion, Luther’s 95 Theses have nothing to do […]
Unbelieving Arguments That Don’t Add Up
I’m getting ready to do several home improvement projects and to prepare I’ve been watching some how-to videos at youtube. Some kind of system at youtube causes unrelated videos to show up in the sidebar, and one popped up with Christopher Hitchens, the famous atheist, answering a question in one of his debates. Hitchens, […]
Worship and the Ark Narrative of 1 Chronicles, pt. 4
Part One, Part Two, Part Three The individual psyche of a post-exilic Israelite was wrapped up in national hope (real hopey-changey). In addition to explaining again how they had gotten there, it provided a basis for confidence for the nation. The God of the ark narrative (1 Chronicles 13-16) was the LORD (Jehovah), the […]
Were the Reformers Heretics? part 5
Please note that the entire series entitled “Were the Reformers Heretics”? can now be viewed by clicking here as one complete essay. The post below originally went from: “Reformed confessional statements continued to link the sacrament of baptism and the forgiveness of sin in the manner of John Calvin” to: “Those who grow up in […]
Worship and the Ark Narrative in 1 Chronicles, pt. 3
Despite wonderful intentions and likely a very good heart, David had been wrong on the outward appearance, the actual doing of the worship with the ark in 1 Chronicles 13 (part one). He could have concluded that God was done with him, but God communicated that He wasn’t finished through various means in 1 Chronicles […]
Worship and the Ark Narrative in 1 Chronicles, pt. 2
As we read Scripture, we not only look to find out what the words say, but what the balance of them says. You really do want to emphasize what you see the Bible emphasize, because God is emphasizing it. As I mentioned in part one, you get the genealogy of David, the fall of Saul, […]
Were the Reformers Heretics? part 4
Please note that the entire series entitled “Were the Reformers Heretics”? can now be viewed by clicking here as one complete essay. The post below originally went from the sentence “Ulrich Zwingli was closer to the Anabaptist position that baptism …” to the sentence: “Reformed theology after his death continued to feel his influence, but generally […]
Halfway Measures
1662 began the modern church growth movement. Not exactly, but sort of. Church attendance was shrinking in the colonies, so Puritan pastor Solomon Stoddard concocted a new measure to increase the numbers, which was called the half-way covenant. The half-way covenant provided a partial church membership for the children and grandchildren of church members. Puritan […]
Worship and the Ark Narrative in 1 Chronicles, pt. 1
1 and 2 Kings reminded or explained to captive Israelites how they got into their trouble. 1 and 2 Chronicles gave their post-exilic brethren hope for their future, wrapped around the Davidic covenant. So the first 9 chapters establish David’s credentials. Chapter 10 erases the reign of Saul, man’s choice. In chapter 11, enter David […]
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