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Modern Distortion of Grace

The God Fearin Forum | November 20th 2009

The modern Christian has a tendency to distort grace by simply interiorising its effects and to confer 'exteriority' on ritual and liturgical functions. The ancients regarded the charismata associated with grace as inseparably bound both to the inte read more

kcmakemesuperrich

Free Money

Home Based Business | November 20th 2009 by kanrich

Naugle Ministries has just release a new ebook called “Free Money? This Free Money book helps all people to enjoy a greater freedom in their finances. You will be able to quickly learn how to use donations and contributions to change your inco read more

discerningtheworld

Playing the Pharisee Card

Discerning The World | November 20th 2009 by Discerning The World

Playing the Pharisee Card from   Issues, Etc.™ I have been called a Pharisee more times than I can remember. It goes with the territory. I host a conservative Christian radio talk show. I publicly defend the teachings and practices of the histo read more

Dom Henry Wansbrough: Theology Tutorials, Booklets, and Lectures

Catholic Faith Education | November 19th 2009

This Web site contains quite a large number of the tutorials, booklets, and lectures in exegesis and on various theological topics by Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB MA (Oxon) STL LSS. read more

tishrei

Effectual Call of God versus General Call of God

Fruit of the Word | November 19th 2009

The effectual call of God is one of those theological terms that divide Christians in their understanding in how salvation is accomplished.  On one side, Christians believe that God calls all of mankind equally and man either chooses or rejects reje read more

beloved

A Napkin-Sized Gospel?

The Incarnate | November 19th 2009 by Matt Stephens

After hearing the hype, and seeking to put some flesh on the bones of my convictions regarding the missional nature of the church, I decided to read Reggie McNeal's Missional Renaissance. Having recently read Neil Cole's Organic Church, I noticed so read more

discerningtheworld

Jesus Christ to Step Down

Discerning The World | November 19th 2009 by Discerning The World

Board of Directors for Mega-Church Corp Force Jesus Christ to Step Down as Head of Their Organization by Chris Rosebrough on November 18, 2009 from  www.extremetheology.com Lake Forest, CA – The Board of Directors for Mega-Church Corp announ read more

ReligionProf

Review of The Lost World Of Genesis One, Part Seventeen

Exploring Our Matrix | November 19th 2009 by James McGrath

Proposition seventeen in John Walton's book The Lost World of Genesis One emphasizes that the theology of creation that one can elaborate on the basis of his understanding of Genesis 1 is stronger rather than weaker. In support of his point, Walton a read more

westerfunk

Staring into the Abyss of Wrath

David Westerfield > Blog | November 19th 2009 by David Westerfield

“And he said to them, ‘My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.’ And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, ‘A read more

Using Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching by Paul Wegner — A Revi…

Fundamentally Reformed (2) | November 19th 2009

Author: Paul D. Wegner Publisher: Kregel Format: softcover Publication Date: 2009 Pages: 166 ISBN: 9780825439360 Stars: 5 of 5 One of the most bewildering aspects of biblical studies is the study of ancient languages like biblical Hebrew and Greek. read more

FrTed

God’s Mercy: Our Freedom and Our Judgment

Fr. Ted's Blog | November 19th 2009 by Fr. Ted Bobosh

St. Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:4-10 - God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ by grace you have been saved, and raised us up together, and m read more

rogermugs

Remember? We are dust. (Psalm 103:14)

theologer | November 19th 2009 by roger mugs

"For he knows our frame;he remembers that we are dust." - Psalm 103:14Do you remember this?Man how easy I forget. I begin to think I'm stone as in a statue, as in Mt. Rushmore, that will last until the world ends and leave a mark on humanity... until read more

livingjourney

God foreknew and ALSO predestined…

living journey | November 18th 2009 by Vee

Just reflecting on a few verses after listening to THIS [62 minutes of very interesting stuff].   Saffron planet tackle head-on the big topic of predestination vs free will. Ordinary people with very real concerns discuss the issues debated read more

livingjourney

New blog to blogroll – Thanks Carla for the find!

living journey | November 18th 2009 by Vee

[Hat-tip: Carla, once again from More Books and Things] You go girl!!! About “Finding Truth in Jesus” In 2006, I began to realize the church I was attending was quickly transitioning into an emergent church. I suppose that for awhile I ignored read more

bsmith016

Three important things.

Modern March | November 18th 2009 by Brandon Smith

There are three things that are of great importance to me as a minister: Scripture – The Bible is the absolute most important piece/collection of literature ever written. 2 Timothy 3:16 states that all Scripture is God-breathed and is used f read more

Pastork

Tithing – A Good Place to Start

Reformed Baptist Blog | November 18th 2009 by Keith Throop

As a pastor I have often been asked over the years whether or not I think Christians should tithe, and my response is usually, “I think it is a good place to start.” I hope in this article to offer a Scriptural explanation for why read more

Thundercatt99

Yesterday & Tomorrow ~ A quote to ponder ...

Thundercatt99 | November 18th 2009 by Tim Wilson

"There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday with it's mistakes and cares, it's aches and pains, it's faults and blunders. Yesterday has pa read more

Mariano

Trinity : Who is Glorious?

Life and Doctrine | November 18th 2009 by Mariano

This summary of scriptures relevant to the biblical statements that Jesus and “God” is glorious will be followed by the actual quotations:Psalm 24:10, Psalm 29:2-3; Isaiah 42:8, 48:11; Matthew 16:27, 19:28, 24:30 & Mark 13:26; Matthew 25:31; read more

zayzayem

Should that be “Xenu-phon”

It's Alive!! | November 18th 2009

Scientology Australia have probably just added a new SP to their dossiers after Nick Xenophon’s scathing attack on the organisation early this morning (or late last night) - check out a video report over here. Senator Xenophon said their corres read more

dtm79

Interpretive Process: Romans 7:14-25 (5)

Deconstructing The Monkey | November 18th 2009 by Jonathan Paran Aran

Suggestions and Probabilities to ‘I’ After detailing the historical development of the debate on ‘I’, it is good for us to look at each view in detail. Douglas J. Moo has done a comprehensive listing on suggestions and probabilities on identi read more

discerningtheworld

No Liberation from Resurrecting Liberation Theology

Discerning The World | November 18th 2009 by Discerning The World

The feeling of cold chills that come over me when I read this, is just not one bit liberating. Resurrecting Liberation Theology – by Mark D. Tooley The 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s collapse ought to prompt leftist churchmen to apologi read more

shanevanderhart

We Need a Savior, Not a Self-Help Book

Caffeinated Thoughts | November 17th 2009 by Shane Vander Hart

It seems like we are trying to “find our best life now” or looking for some plan, program, formula, or tips for success that will help us overcome __________ (you fill in the blank).  Look in your typical Christian bookstore and ask what is read more

westerfunk

Christ’s Death and Human Redemption Through It

David Westerfield > Blog | November 17th 2009 by David Westerfield

This is an excerpt taken from the Canons of of the Synod of Dordt pertaining to the sure salvation Christ has purchased on behalf of His people. Far from being dry old dusty doctrines, these statements are full of life, hope and great to meditate ove read more

casperchris

Whoa - These people are crazy

Youth Ministry and Me | November 17th 2009 by Chris Bowditch

I cannot even understand how someone would arrive at the idea that the KJV is the only Bible that God approves of? It makes no sense. The Bible wasn't written in English therefore it must always be translated. 500 year old English sucks for 12 yea read more

5ptsalt

Greg Mills: Grace In The Law Of God – The Fifth Commandment

5ptSalt | November 17th 2009

  Introduction I. The fifth commandment is the only commandment with a promise attached.  Its emphasis is the family. Exposition with Application Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God i read more

pastorshawna

The Future of Faith with Harvey Cox and E. J. Dionne

Shawna R. B. Atteberry | November 17th 2009 by Shawna R. B. Atteberry

For anyone living in New York. Street Prophets will also be streaming this event live and taking question from the online audience! Professor Harvey Cox and E. J. Dionne to Headline Discussion on Faith and the Progressive Movement Event is second i read more

diamonique

Vatican Hosts Study Week on Astrobiology

depletion new app | November 17th 2009 by diamonique

This past week in Rome as part of the International Year of Astronomy, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences hosted a Study Week on Astrobiology, an interdisciplinary event during which “cloistered astrobiologists confronted each other’s fields read more

MandMNZ

Auckland STAANZ Conference: Eschatology and Pneumatology UPDATED

MandM | November 17th 2009 by Madeleine

The Systematic Theology Association in Aotearoa New Zealand (STAANZ ) are this week holding a conference in Auckland focusing on eschatology and pneumatology. What: STAANZ Conference on Eschatology and Pneumatology When: Thursday 19 November – read more

livingjourney

The Children Are the Key

living journey | November 17th 2009 by Vee

I found this article via facebook which I thought was pretty good. It’s about teaching children biblical truth… It is in the minds and hearts of our children that the battle will be fought. […]Something shocking came to light: that—of those read more

vesselsofmercy

Contend for the Faith: Studying the Letter of Jude :: Jude 3-4 (A…

Vessels of Mercy :: Calling Out the Called | November 17th 2009

3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.  4 For certain people have crept in unnoticed who read more