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Were the Reformers Heretics? part 7
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 Westminster Confession, which was prepared by the Westminster Assembly in 1647 …” to: “As a Reformed document … salvation sealed to them through the sacrament.”
Coherent or Incoherent Imagination, Depending
First, a little office cleaning. I’ll be continuing my unpopular series on the ark narrative. Doing doctrinal or exegetical pieces like that indicates that controversy does in fact sell. Notice the feeding frenzy on the Petraeus story now that the affair is involved. This is not say, however, that I write controversy for audience. […]
Separation Confusion in So-Called Classic , Historical, or Traditional Fundamentalism
I feel sorry for fundamentalists. Let me explain. The Bible teaches separation. It is clear. If you want to know what the Bible teaches on separation, read A Pure Church, a 300 plus page volume with a full scripture index, and excellent exegesis of the appropriate and pertinent passages. The teaching in the book does […]
Were the Reformers Heretics? part 6
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 …” to: “God already performed the work of regeneration on them in their infancy, and this salvation was sealed to them in baptism.”
A Tipping Point and a New America
I believe that the 2012 election is a symptom of a new America. Even if there are some minor shifts in ebb and flow, where economic reality smacks enough people in the face that Republicans could in the future eek out victories with a more talented politician than Mitt Romney, the tide has still turned. […]
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 […]
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