Romans has often been called Paul’s “systematic theology,” I would beg to differ, but if we are going to insist that Paul is writing a “theology” it would be best to call it “biblical theology” or “narrative theology” because Paul takes the entire storyline of scripture – creation through restoration – and rereads this JewishContinue reading “The Holy Spirit in Romans”
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Music Monday – “Hood Cries” by Bizzle
When Bizzle addresses the situation in Ferguson and Christians’ response to racial injustice he simply doesn’t care if people are going to like what he is says. He is going to speak truth regardless if it offends some people’s sensibilities. He especially kills it in his 2nd bar (1:38 – 2:26).
Book Review – New Testament Essentials: Father, Son, Spirit and Kingdom by Robbie Fox Castleman
As the person who oversees college Life Groups at my church I know how hard it is to find, write, or develop good small group/bible study curriculum. Over the years I have perused tons of Bible studies and small group materials, only to be fairly disappointed every time. However, Robbie Castleman’s New Testament Essentials aContinue reading “Book Review – New Testament Essentials: Father, Son, Spirit and Kingdom by Robbie Fox Castleman”
New Music – What Paul Did by The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers
Gospel music from right here in Los Angeles! I love L.A.
What Does a Successful College Ministry Look Like?
Many college ministers are about to enter into a brand new season. For those of us who are starting new things on local college campuses there will definitely be a ton of pressure to provide “results” to the people back home at our churches. “Recruit new students, get people to make decisions for Christ, putContinue reading “What Does a Successful College Ministry Look Like?”
Thoughts on Ferguson
At this point you already know what is going on in Ferguson, Missouri. So I don’t need to give you the details. (If you don’t know whats going on then you obviously have been living under a rock – a rock on the moon). It seems like everybody has an opinion and that everybody hasContinue reading “Thoughts on Ferguson”
Why We Won’t Need the Government Anymore (Maybe)
Anarchy – the government is unnecessary, undesirable, or harmful. On one end of the spectrum of anarchism you have some people who hold that the government is a necessary evil, on the other end of the spectrum you have those who believe that the government is an unnecessary evil that we need to eliminate asContinue reading “Why We Won’t Need the Government Anymore (Maybe)”
What to Do When You Get Ebola
Just a few days ago Dr. Kent Brantley, the Christian medical missionary who contracted Ebola while serving the people of Uganda, released a statement describing how he reacted when he first knew he had Ebola: I am writing this update from my isolation room at Emory University Hospital, where the doctors and nurses are providingContinue reading “What to Do When You Get Ebola”
Faith and Reason: Three Views by Steve Wilkens
I believe that reason and faith are compatible. I believe that philosophy and theology should work together. I believe that each field should have sphere sovereignty. I believe that without God’s grace our reason is distorted. I believe that every sphere of inquiry is ultimately directed towards God. Quite unsurprisingly there are many out thereContinue reading “Faith and Reason: Three Views by Steve Wilkens”
On Philosophers and Dieticians
I have been doing a quite of bit of thinking about the relationship between theology and philosophy lately. That was partially spurred on by thoughts of going back to school next fall but also because I have been doing some reading in religious epistemology – I have been making my way through T.F. Torrance’s RealityContinue reading “On Philosophers and Dieticians”
CWoznicki Think Out Loud 