Hipsters… A Theology for Hipsters (Part 30): Keeping the Fundamentals (Part 9) 16 Feb 201217 Feb 2012 A few weeks ago I dissected the nature of sinful individualism, the same principles we used in that discussion apply to the subject of “Rebellion.” There is a worldly rebellion and…
Culture… The Context for a Theology of Sex 15 Feb 201216 Feb 2012 The church at Corinth was a mess! They were known to be both getting drunk and having orgies at their worship services, and they were proud because they tolerated incest…
Sex… Foundational Issues in a Theology of Sex: The Gospel 10 Feb 201214 Feb 2012 Jesus changes everything. I know I am not the first person to say it (not by a long shot), but it has become a bit of theological catch phrase for…
Sex… Foundational Issues in a Theology of Sex: The Fall 9 Feb 201210 Feb 2012 We're not in Eden anymore. It's an obvious statement, but it's an important reminder. What God initially made as "very good" is now flawed. We have already established that God…
Creation… Foundational Issues in a Theology of Sex: Imago Dei 8 Feb 20129 Feb 2012 We saw yesterday that a theology of sex does not start with us. Like all things the subject of sex must start with God. But even as we shift our…
Creation… Foundational Issues in a Theology of Sex: The Creator God 7 Feb 20128 Feb 2012 What has God got to do with my sex life? Shouldn't God just mind his own business? As shocking as it may seem to some sex, even your sex, is…
Books… Who Are You?: A Review of “Created in God’s Image” by Anthony Hoekema 6 Feb 20127 Feb 2012 Issues of identity plague us all at some point. The question of "who am I" is a common one. Figuring ourselves out is never an easy task, and it is…
Hipsters… A Theology for Hipsters (Part 29): Keeping the Fundamentals (Part 8) 2 Feb 20123 Feb 2012 Mark 10 describes a scene where Jesus is teaching his disciples about service, a major theme in the Gospel of Mark. In verses 42-45 we get a picture of what…
Hipsters… A Theology for Hipsters (Part 28): Keeping the Fundamentals (Part 7) 19 Jan 201220 Jan 2012 The Dangers of “Individuality,” “Rebellion,” and “Progressiveness” Individualism - Part One I teach English composition to college freshman…your prayers are appreciated. Every semester I have the same basic expectations for…
Books… 500th Post: Ten Theologians Recommend Their Favorite Theology Books 17 Jan 201218 Jan 2012 In honor of my 500th post I have been thinking about what the function of this website. I am a pastor and so I spend most of my days thinking…
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