The Gospel Not the Gospel: Prosperity 9 May 201210 May 2012 Many TV preachers, reflecting a common emphasis in modern evangelicalism generally, are settling for "mud pies" because they "cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at…
The Gospel Not The Gospel: Rules 8 May 20129 May 2012 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel- not that there is another…
Books… The Gospel for Christians: A Review of “The Explicit Gospel” by Matt Chandler 7 May 20128 May 2012 There are words and phrases that Christians use that have almost entirely lost their value and their meaning. This is largely true because we don't take the time to carefully define…
Culture… Freedom Through Submission: Reflections on The Avengers Movie 6 May 20127 May 2012 “Freedom is the biggest lie in life.” Westerners and Americans in particular are a people obsessed with the ideal of freedom, and rightfully so. Those who have experienced the bonds…
Asides… This Week’s Good Reads 4 May 2012 I had far less time this week to read, but if you're looking for something good to read? Try one of these selections: 1) "It All Turns On Affection" by…
Uncategorized Next Week 4 May 20126 May 2012 Here's what you don't want to miss next week at Pastor Dave Online: 1) A review of The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler This book is a fantastic balance of…
Hermeneutics… Summer with the Prophets 3 May 20124 May 2012 I hate the beach. Sand gets everywhere and the ocean is super salty and full of sharks. That's not my kind of summer vacation. I don't know what your plans…
Hipsters… Hipster Hymns 2 May 2012 Some wild selections this week from the Hipster Hymnal: "Wolf Am I (And Shadow)" by Mewithoutyou "Wooden Heart" by Listener
Biblical Theology… Themes in the Book of Jonah: Salvation Belongs To the Lord 2 May 20123 May 2012 God shows mercy to whomever he chooses. The sovereign of the universe made that clear when he spoke centuries before Jonah to the man Moses (Exodus 33:19). Likewise Jesus made…
Marriage… A Theology of Sex: The Marriage Bed (Part 2) 1 May 20122 May 2012 The marriage bed: if the phrase seems a bit arcane, the concept is still very important. Of course increasingly in our culture the concept too seems a bit outdated. The…
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