The Arminian Conundrum Introducing "Theology in View." A New Video Blog By Yours Truly March 14, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk9NLrl16_8&t=296s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk9NLrl16_8&t=296s] So here we go. I'm beginning a new project,
The Signage of Your Life February 16, 2017 Whilst traveling in the USA last month I stayed for a few nights in accommodation provided by a church. It was basic, but I genuinely appreciated it as it saved the Scottish church
The Beatitudes of the Heart: A Brief Reflection February 13, 2017 Blessed are those who feel the weight of their spiritual need. Blessed are those whose hearts break over sin and evil. Blessed are the gentle and humble of heart. Blessed are those who
An Assortment of Audio! January 31, 2017 It's been a good week in the world of podcasting. Lots of juicy episodes and discussions. Here are a few that just might interest you: * Policing is Racially Biased [http://www.
Semester in Scotland January 31, 2017 Have you got three minutes to spare? If you have, then check out this promotional clip for the Semester in Scotland study abroad program: Semester in Scotland Video [https://vimeo.com/200739939] The
Some Recent Resources on Roman Catholicism January 17, 2017 A few things that have recently come across my radar: * John 6 For Roman Catholics, James White [http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1101715767]. Dr. White walks through John 6 slowly, demonstrating
So You Want to Start a Book Club January 02, 2017 Or at least I do. In fact, this year I've put out the call to my local church, assembling into one glorious band of reading brothers all those who have shown
What is eternal life? A Brief Reflection on Eternal Life and Proximity to God December 20, 2016 “And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” (John 17:3) It's an amazing concept. To know God is
A Little Christmas Tunage December 13, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ_MGWio-vc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyPDQpel8bI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OZ5MoUXKgc
Three Guys Theologizing 3GT Episode 20: Common Grace? Paranormal Activity? November 29, 2016 In this episode, the guys catch up a bit (until the 13 minute mark) and then move into their two main topics: common grace and demon possession. [audio mp3="https://threeguystheologizing.files.
A Bit of Audio November 22, 2016 A few picks for the podcast inclined: * Intelligence Squared Debates: Give Undocumented Immigrants a Path to Citizenship [http://www.intelligencesquaredus.org/debates/give-undocumented-immigrants-path-citizenship] ? A fair-minded debate exploring the issue. * Sam Harris Podcast, Waking
A Reply to Robert Jeffress Is the Write-In Vote that Ill-Conceived? A Brief Response to Pastor Robert Jeffress November 01, 2016 I had one of those long, face scrunching moments while reading Dr. Robert Jeffress' article “Why Christians must vote in this election (staying home is not an option).” It's found
What Should Be One of My Chief Aims at Church? October 25, 2016 The answer is quite simple: encouragement. Now not just your own encouragement, which is important enough, but the encouragement of others. That's the aim. That's where the emphasis falls.
Crippling the Church October 18, 2016 There are a number of things crippling the life and witness of the church at present: a failure to preach God's Word, a disinterest in the real care of people, a
A Few Christian Voices on the 2016 Election October 17, 2016 Recent thoughts from a few Christians on the state of the election: * Wayne Grudem, "Trump's Moral Character and the Election [http://townhall.com/columnists/waynegrudem/2016/10/09/trumps-moral-character-and-the-election-n2229846] ."
slavery A Remarkable Outlook October 04, 2016 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures
How to get podcasts So You Want to Dive Into Podcasts and Audiobooks? September 27, 2016 I am asked fairly often what it is I like to listen to. That is usually followed up with a question as to how one might go about doing such a thing. Well,
3GT: Which Path? September 19, 2016 [https://gentlereformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/3GT-logo8.jpeg]The gents begin by discussing the contours of a credible profession of faith (with an eye on Trump). Next comes a brief exploration of
One Tasty Audio Pick... And Let's Toss in a Movie for Fun August 29, 2016 So the theme is ethical dilemmas. Both the RadioLab episode and the movie I'm about to recommend present us with situations that unsettle our ethical equilibrium. Sometimes life in a cursed,
Temptation of Christ Satan's Opportune Time... August 23, 2016 It is worth observing that when Christ overcame the temptations of Satan in the wilderness, neither grumbling like Israel of old, nor capitulating like Adam, Luke adds these striking words, “Now when the
presbyterianism 3GT: Of Birthdays and Synods August 16, 2016 With the absence of Austin, Kyle and Barry forge ahead discussing the various happenings at Synod, as well as a few news items in the OPC and PCA. It’s a very Presbyterian
infant baptism Hebrews 8 and the Credobaptist Objection: A Reply August 01, 2016 Paedobaptist: So let me get this straight, one your biggest objections to infant baptism rests on the understanding that the New Covenant is comprised of only the elect/regenerate? Credo: That's
3GT: Trinity Talk July 26, 2016 Other than a brief moment of chuckling at some pictures of Kyle in his younger years, we spent our time talking about the current scuffle over the Trinity. [audio mp3="https://threeguystheologizing.
Audio Picks July 18, 2016 * This week's episode ofThis American Life [http://www.thisamericanlife.org/] features an interesting look into the backroom, candidate vetting process of the Republican party. Its about wealthy donors and the game
