Monthly Archives: July 2011

God and Time

I ran across an interesting article by theologian Jack Cottrell: Understanding God: God and Time The article speculates about God’s relation to time, and the nature and extent of his foreknowledge.  Is God timeless (outside of time)?  Or does God … Continue reading

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Stuff Liberal Christians Like (Satire)

The following is an attempt at humor about stuff liberal Christians (LCs) like. Sometimes I identify with the LC, so don’t take this too seriously.  And if it hits too close to home, here’s a post you might appreciate more: Stuff … Continue reading

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Letting the Dog Out and Compatibilism

This morning I slept in.  It was delightful.  Unfortunately while I was sleeping in, our dog Largo was following his nature.  He needed to be let outside so that he could take care of business.  But no one let him … Continue reading

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Why I’m a Methodist by Dr Timothy Tennant

Dr Timothy Tennant from Asbury Seminary is doing a series entitled “Why I am a Methodist and an Evangelical”.  Good stuff, be sure to check it out. Intro Prevenient Grace -  “salvation is impossible without a free and prior act … Continue reading

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Come Home – by Heidi Jackson

A song by my daughter Heidi. There’s some pretty good Arminian theology in there.  :) Verse 1 Look at your reflection on the wall Look at your reflection in the mirror This is who you are. This is you. This is … Continue reading

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Brian McLaren Likes Francis Schaeffer

Looks like McLaren is a Schaeffer fan.  Who knew?  And I agree with him that Mark Driscoll is a bully. Article (Washington Post) When I was a young evangelical Christian coming of age back in the early 1970’s, I remember … Continue reading

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Debate on the Five Points of Calvinism – Video

The Society of Evangelical Arminians has posted a link to a recent debate about the five points of Calvinism. It was between Arminian Dr. Phil Fernandes and Calvinist Chris Comis. The debate took place on June 22, 2011 – at  Grace Community … Continue reading

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A Quick Evidence of the Trinity

One evidence of the Trinity is how the parties treat each other differently than they treat themselves.  This supports their distinct person-hood. An example of this is how Jesus did not defend himself, but did defend the Father.  When Jesus … Continue reading

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