Atonement… The Doctrine of Revelation: The Storyline of Scripture (Part 17) 6 Dec 20117 Dec 2011 There are some subjects which can never be exhausted. No matter how much you discuss, analyze, and debate you can never unpack all there is to know about that subject.…
Books… A Goal Bigger Than “Church”: A Review of “The Tangible Kingdom” by Hugh Halter and Matt Smay 5 Dec 20116 Dec 2011 I don't think there is anyone who I agree with 100%. I am not sure I even agree with myself 100% of the time. I certainly don't agree with everything…
Hipsters… A Theology For Hipsters (Part 22): Keeping The Fundamentals (Part 1) 1 Dec 20112 Dec 2011 Before examining in more specific detail the characteristics and interests of the contemporary Christian Hipster I want to remind the reader that my interest is pastoral. Therefore, I want to…
Biblical Theology… The Doctrine of Revelation: The Storyline of Scripture (Part 16) 29 Nov 201130 Nov 2011 We focus too much on Jesus' death. Does that seem strange for a conservative Evangelical pastor to say? I am sure it does, but I stand by it. There is…
Books… A Word You Can Read: A Review of “The Doctrine of the Word of God” by John Frame 28 Nov 201129 Nov 2011 I think I am safe to say that no single theologian has had more of a profound impact on me than has John Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy…
Hipsters… A Theology for Hipsters (Part 21): Hipster Hot Topics (Part 8) 24 Nov 201126 Nov 2011 Missions The final area to consider under this heading of Hipster Hot Topics is the area of missions. As the “Missional” movement has burst onto the scene more and more…
Asides… Martin Luther Is My Homeboy Series 23 Nov 201127 Dec 2011 Here is the place to catch the whole complete series of Luther is My Homeboy as it develops: Part 1: Introduction - Provocative and Biblical Part 2: The Life of…
Hipsters… A Theology for Hipsters (Part 20): Hipster Hot Topics (Part 7) 17 Nov 201118 Nov 2011 In this realm of Christian liberty there is one other area where Christians Hipsters are parting ways with their forefathers: politics. While Fundamentalism and Republicanism became dual forces of the…
Atonement… Right, Wright, and In-Between: A Review of “Simply Jesus” by N.T. Wright 14 Nov 201115 Nov 2011 I hate the way some people use the word "new". Whether it's a band promoting a "new" sound, or a college student talking about a "new" kind of rebellion, I…
Culture… A Theology for Hipsters (Part 19): Hipster Hot Topics (Part 6) 10 Nov 201111 Nov 2011 Christian Liberty I spent much of my educational work studying a particular figure from Christian history: the great protestant reformer Martin Luther. Luther is an interesting figure because he is…