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To Whom Shall We Go... | 20 hours ago by Derek Iannelli-Smith
As many of you know, I do not shirk from controversy, and when armed with the right information, I will boldly address it. However, what I hope to show MORE is that when I am wrestling with an issue that I may not have all the answers that I need, read more
The New Testament: Guidelines or Patterns?
New Leaven | July 23rd 2008 by tc robinson
The more I read the New Testament, it’s the more I’m actually discovering that it’s a book of Guidelines rather than a book of Patterns, especially in the area of worship. The New Testament is a missional book, and as such it’ read more
Milton, heresy, toleration
Faith and Theology | July 22nd 2008
The latest issue of the Journal of the History Ideas includes my article on Milton and toleration: “‘Following the Way Which Is Called heresy’: Milton and the Heretical Imperative,” JHI 69:3 (2008), 375-93. (If you’d like a copy, just email read more
Development of Papal Jurisdiction Amidst the 3rd Century Roman Po…
The God Fearin Forum | July 21st 2008
My previous two discussion (here and here) on the controversy surrounding Paul of Samosata in Antioch examined the various synods against him which occurred in the mid to late 260s. While the final synod had pronounced him excommunicated, he refused read more
Development of Papal Jurisdiction in the Third Century
The God Fearin Forum | July 21st 2008
Previously I discussed hierarchical development in the third century and now wish to follow that discussion up focusing more directly on the bishop of Rome in this particular instance (the dispute over Paul of Samosata).There was more than one synod read more
Hierarchical Development through the Third Century
The God Fearin Forum | July 20th 2008
By the end of the first century, a one bishop hierarchy was in place as proven by the Ignatian epistles and from Clement's epistle to the Corinthians, we know that the Church at Rome felt it her duty to intervene in conflicts in other cities under se read more
Prayer Before Giving a Sermon
Getting Started | July 19th 2008 by Peg Bowman
One more item for my don’t-lose-this-you-will-need-it-in-the-future file… “Lord Jesu! Teach thou me, that I may teach them: Sanctify and enable all my powers; that in their full strength they may deliver thy message reverently , rea read more
The Beheading of Marinus
The God Fearin Forum | July 19th 2008
In the mid third century, persecution had been fluctuating in intensity under Valerian. At first he was friendly, next hostile and once more friendly towards the end of his reign.Eusebius transmits this fascinating account of a Christian solider in read more
Machiavelli in the house
WesternFront America | July 19th 2008 by Hans Gruen
Today's column continues my review of Dr. Benjamin Wiker's commendable opus, "10 Books that Screwed up the World and 5 Others that didn't Help" (Regnery, 2008). My critique will be on the very prominent Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli (1469- read more
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Lev's Blog | July 17th 2008
An Honourable TraditionWorking from home, and without much amiable meeting space (without incurring room hiring costs) in the LBA offices, I have sometimes felt guilty of spending too much time in cafes and coffee shops.So I was pleased to see that I read more
Dionysius of Alexander to Popes Dionysius & Sixtus
The God Fearin Forum | July 16th 2008
As recorded in Eusebius Church History 7.7-9:His [Dionysius of Alexander] fourth epistle on baptism was written to Dionysius of Rome, who was then a presbyter, but not long after received the episcopate of that church. It is evident from what is st read more
Some Theological/Biblical Struggles that will NEVER be Resolved
New Leaven | July 16th 2008 by tc robinson
The experts say that we only use about 5% of our brain. Well, over the centuries individuals have been using their 5% to engage in theological debates which, quite frankly, will NEVER be resolved in this temporary sphere. And if you find yourself read more
Rethinking 1 Tim 2:12: What Teaching Does Paul have in Mind?
New Leaven | July 14th 2008 by tc robinson
This question came from a comment that was made here. (If you’d like another take on the text in question, check out Peter Kirk’s post ). Now to the the text in question: A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do read more
Church Meeting in Tertullian - Part 2
The Assembling of the Church | July 14th 2008 by Alan Knox
This blog posts continues my short series on a passage in Tertullian's Apology that deals with church meetings around 200 AD. The first entry in this series was called "Church Meeting in Tertullian - Part 1". The following passage from chapter 39 fol read more
More on the Anabaptists
The Assembling of the Church | July 14th 2008 by Alan Knox
My PhD mentor, Dave Black, has told us why he loves the Anabaptists in an essay called appropriately "Why I Love the Anabaptists". I've noticed some of the items on his list as I've been reading some Anabaptist writings as well. I think the most impo read more
Church Meeting in Tertullian - Part 1
The Assembling of the Church | July 13th 2008 by Alan Knox
A few months ago, I wrote a series on "Meeting with the Early Church". While I included the writings of several early Christians, and even some nonChristians, who included a description of the meeting of the early church, I did not include the writin read more
John Calvin’s Day!
New Leaven | July 9th 2008 by tc robinson
John Calvin (1509-1564) was born July 10, 1509 in Noyon, France, as Jean Calvin. He was a French reformer and theologian. At the age of 26 he wrote the now famous and monumental Institutes of the Christian Religion. The five-points (TULIP) of what read more
A Summer with the Church Fathers
New Leaven | July 5th 2008 by tc robinson
About a week ago I purchased Fathers Of The Church: A Comprehensive Introduction through Nick’s bookstore. Well, I’ve just added this latest volume to my current reading list. I’ve always wanted a good primer on the Church Fathers. read more
The Word of God
Getting Started | July 5th 2008 by Peg Bowman
John 1:14 contains one of the most stunning statements ever written. “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Churches and believers everywhere read this verse every year around Christmas-time. How often do we just breeze read more
Moving Heaven and Earth
Bishop Alan's Blog | July 5th 2008 by Alan Wilson
From the Early Church to the Simpsons, family falling out is an integral part of being human, being family. Small disputes are part of a much bigger context. In the week of Canada Day, pondering all the strife and dissension around the place, I reme read more
Patristic Carnival XIII
The God Fearin Forum | July 1st 2008
This month's carnival has some heavy reading and lots of it. In fact, it's massive. There are over 100 posts! The average reader doesn't have anywhere near the time to wade through all of that so I've tried to assist the selection process in a few read more
Fruit of the Spirit or Lambeth Walk?
Bishop Alan's Blog | July 1st 2008 by Alan Wilson
Every few weeks I get a Sunday morning where I can just go to Church as a punter, with Lucy. Rosie the Vicar has been preaching about the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, and got to three really interesting, counter-intuitive ones this week:Faithf read more
Luther and the non-Christian "worship service"
The Assembling of the Church | June 29th 2008 by Alan Knox
In his essay "The German Mass and Order of Devine Service" (January 1526) Martin Luther explains how a Sunday meeting should be carried out. Specifically, these are his instructions (I've removed some of the details so that it is easier to see the ou read more
More Donne
Getting Started | June 29th 2008 by Peg Bowman
I wanted to get this quote written down so I don’t lose track of it… Not to be macabre, but I believe it does the soul good to reflect on death now and then and to think about how to go about preparing for the Final Journey. John Donne read more
The Story of Willaim Cooper: God Moves in Mysterious Ways
New Leaven | June 28th 2008 by tc robinson
Martin at the Scroll has this moving post on the enigmatic William Cooper. Cooper was a friend of John Newton, author of the famous “Amazing Grace” hymn. Here’s a snippet from the Cooper piece: What is so sad about the story of Wi read more
Taking A Page from John Wesley’s Life!
New Leaven | June 27th 2008 by tc robinson
The Great John Wesley was an Anglican minister and Christian theologian who was involved in what later became known as Methodism. It is said that John Wesley rose from his bed at 4 o’clock every morning to read his New Testament in five diffe read more
The Presentation of the Augsburg Confession
Concordia TheoBLOGical Seminary | June 26th 2008 by Scott Stiegemeyer
The churches among us teach with complete unanimity . . . . So begins Article I of the Augsburg confession, and today we celebrate and commemorate the presentation of the Augsburg Confession to Emperor Charles V at the imperial Diet of Augsburg on 25 read more
An Emerging Understanding of Orthodox
Parchment and Pen | June 25th 2008 by Michael Patton
Get PDF version I am thoroughly orthodox. No, not Eastern with a capital “O”, but orthodox meaning that I believe all the right things. Well . . . at least I think I am. But, really, it depends on how one defines “orthodox.” W read more
Communion & Forgiveness of Sins
The God Fearin Forum | June 24th 2008
I have already discussed absolution in the third century. The Montanist heretics (not least of which Tertullian) argued that the Church did not have the authority to absolve mortal sin which was committed after baptism. I have also recently made th read more
Patristic Carnival XIII - Coming Soon to a God Fearin Forum Near…
The God Fearin Forum | June 24th 2008
I'm honored to be hosting the thirteenth Patristic Carnival due in the first week of July. You may be interested to read Carnival XII as well if you haven't already.The guidelines remain the same as the Modest Proposal entry back in November, 2006 read more
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