Reformation An Introduction to the Ninety-Five Theses (Part 2) 25 Sep 2018 As Luther's own uncertainties about the practice of indulgences grew he sought to engage the broader theological community in discussions over the issues. The Ninety-Five Theses, despite their impassioned rhetoric,…
Books A Review of “Martin Luther’s 95 Theses” by Timothy Wengert 24 Sep 2018 Protestants generally know it was Luther's Ninety-Five Theses which served as the spark for the Reformation, but very few have actually read them, and probably fewer have understood them. Written,…
music This Week’s Good Music 23 Sep 2018 Here's my playlist from this past week: 1. "Charismata" by Too Bad Eugene There was a period in the west coast Christian music scene (late 90s) when a number of…
Reformation Introduction to The Ninety-Five Theses (Part 1) 20 Sep 2018 Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses are far more known than read, and probably far less understood. It is worth our time to actually read and attempt to understand the Theses themselves,…
music Top Ten in Christian Music: Metal 19 Sep 201819 Sep 2018 The evolution of hard rock into heavy metal started in the 60s. The term "heavy" was used in the mid to late 60s in "hippiespeak" to indicate a profound, often…
Books A Review of “The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing” by Jonathan Pennington 18 Sep 2018 Maybe one out of every thirty books I read makes a lasting impression on me. It's not that the other 29 books aren't good, they are often great books, but…
music This Week’s Good Music 15 Sep 201816 Sep 2018 Here's this week's playlist: 1. "Sick and You're Wrong" by Ninety Pound Wuss This song is a reminder that Jeff Suffering has been speaking out against abusive leaders long before…
Reformation The Early Luther: A Man with Questions 12 Sep 2018 Time has the potential to turn a man into a myth. Evangelicals, especially, love their heroes and so we are inclined to tell the stories of the past with a…
music Top Ten in Christian Music: Rock 11 Sep 2018 To speak of Christian rock is to speak of all the subgenera that fall under that heading. Yet, there has to be something that approaches what we might call straight…
Books A Review of “Disciplines of the Holy Spirit” by Tan & Gregg 10 Sep 2018 The so-called spiritual disciplines are an important aspect of personal spiritual growth and a means of joyful sanctification. Numerous books have been written on these disciplines but often the key…
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