Theology
N. T. Wright: Power to Become Children
Tuesday/December/2013 07:24
A brief quote from a sermon preached by N. T. Wright on Christmas Day, 2007.Ken Schenck: Common Denominator of Scripture
Monday/December/2013 07:29
Guest blog by Ken Schenck, Dean of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University and Professor of New Testament and Christian Ministry. “What would a hermeneutic look like today that tried to recapture the "inerrancy" of the pre-modern era?” Read More...Oswalt: Yahweh and the Ancient Gods
Friday/November/2013 14:24
Here is another item from Asbury Theological Seminary’s Seven Minute Seminary series. Read More...Theology as Provisional
Wednesday/November/2013 12:26
Theology is always an interim report. It is always learning, always growing, always being revised in light of new information. Read More...Ben Witherington: Why I'm Not a Calvinist
Friday/October/2013 10:20
This was recently posted on the Asbury Seedbed site. It is part of their 7 Minute Seminary series. Read More...Derek on Dispensationalism
Friday/August/2013 16:43
Some videos by Derek Ouellette on Dispensationalism: which is most commonly known today as the theology of the Left Behind books. Read More...Bauckham on Christian Universalism
Tuesday/April/2013 18:47
Some quotes from an article by Richard Bauckham on the history of Christian Universalism — and a link to the article itself. Read More...Derek Ouellette: How the Gospel Works
Wednesday/April/2013 08:43
Guest blog by Derek Ouellette. “The gospel, in its essence, then, is a proclamation of King Jesus.” Read More...Anatomy of a Bad Book Review
Saturday/April/2013 06:15
Timothy C. Tennent recently wrote a book review of Rob Bell’s newest book. And, Timothy C. Tennent should be ashamed of himself. I’m not writing to defend Bell. I’m writing to attack Tennent. Read More...Stephen Rankin: Ignoring the Resurrection Deniers
Wednesday/April/2013 11:43
Guest blog by Stephen W. Rankin. “Thus, the time has come for us to start ignoring those who claim that thinking, enlightened people cannot possibly believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus.” Read More...Ben Witherington: Easter and the Resurrection
Tuesday/April/2013 10:27
Here is another video in the excellent Seven Minute Seminary series from the Asbury Theological Seminary Seedbed. Read More...Lawrence Garcia: Jesus the Jester: Recovering the Holy Folly of the Gospel
Sunday/March/2013 20:26
Guest blog by Lawrence E. Garcia, Senior Teaching Pastor of Academia Church in Goodyear, Arizona. Read More...Why I Love the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas
Monday/March/2013 14:12
Many years ago (and for reasons I don't really fathom myself) I became dissatisfied with the fact that I had little or no comprehension of the theology of Thomas Aquinas. Here's what I did. I happened upon a very good path — which I highly recommend to anyone else out there who wants a basic understanding of Thomas' thought. Read More...Rob Bell on Doubting God at Easter
Thursday/March/2013 08:25
In his new book, Rob Bell speaks of a time when he was troubled by doubts about God. Read More...Faith, Life, and Theology
Tuesday/March/2013 10:52
Yesterday, my friend Mark Payne wrote a thought provoking blog post entitled: “I’m Not a Believer!”. And, it got me thinking…. Read More...The Five Points of Arminius
Monday/February/2013 09:46
Here is a statement of the beliefs of Arminius in — as much as possible — the language that he actually used. Read More...Yoder: No One Ungifted
Monday/February/2013 08:05
Thanks to Dave Wainscott for recently posting this excellent quote from John Howard Yoder…. Read More...T. C. Moore: The Father Heart of God: Setting the Lonely in Families
Tuesday/January/2013 14:43
A Guest blog by T. C. Moore. “But … God … twelve years ago, broke into my life like a home invasion, rescued me, and revealed himself to me. God showed himself to be my true home, my true family. God offered me unconditional love and a new mission to demonstrate that love to the world.” Read More...Oswalt on "Being Holy"
Tuesday/January/2013 09:46
Today I share with you an excellent video presentation by Dr. John Oswalt, distinguished visiting professor of Old Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary, on “Being Holy.” Read More...Quotes on God's Character: Mercy and Wrath
Wednesday/December/2012 13:20
Some quotes found on the Internet: God’s mercy, wrath, and judgement.Becoming Just — Dying to Sin
Tuesday/December/2012 12:19
Some random thoughts inspired by a quote from theologian F. LeRon Shults.JM Smith: Explain the Trinity…and make it quick!!
Wednesday/December/2012 11:35
Guest blog by James-Michael Smith.Momany: Is Intellect a Liability in Ministry?
Thursday/November/2012 12:06
Guest blog by Christopher P. Momany, chaplain and director of church relations at Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan. Chris issues a challenge to the academy and to the church. Read More...Only One Foundation
Wednesday/October/2012 17:50
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:11, NRSV). Read More...The History of Rapture Theology in American Christianity
Wednesday/October/2012 17:03
Rapture Theology is not harmless. This video gives us a historical overview of its rise in popular Christianity and it’s harmful effects…. Read More...Persistence & Humility
Friday/September/2012 12:52
Some quotes from one of my favorite theologians….Ramachandra: Leadership and Integrity
Tuesday/May/2012 12:22
A Guest Blog by Dr Vinoth Ramachandra. “How tragic, then, that this egalitarian, socially subversive movement centred on the worship of a crucified Jew so quickly morphed into yet another “religion”, with all the conventional religious trappings including a professional male priesthood, a two-tier spirituality and sacred buildings. This was the first betrayal of the gospel by the church, and it continues to the present day.” Read More...The Predicament of Reading Clayton & Knapp
Monday/March/2012 16:55
I’ve just started reading The Predicament of Belief by Philip Clayton & Steven Knapp. It’s a good book which I might, very well, have ignored. Read More...