Books A Review of “Luther: Man Between God and the Devil” by Heiko Oberma 28 Aug 201828 Aug 2018 Books on Luther are already many, with many more being written every year. Yet, for all the research work done on Luther the man is often shrouded in more myth…
music This Week’s Good Music 25 Aug 2018 Here's this week's playlist: 1. "Goodbye" by Plankeye After Scott Silletta left the band it was never the same. Relocation, from which this song comes, is simply not that good.…
Theology Sin is a Relational Problem 24 Aug 2018 Throughout history there have been many ways of thinking about and characterizing sin. Many theologians have talked about sin in terms of "privation," lacking ontology but still resulting in chaos.…
Reformation Reformation Context (Part 14): The Issue of Indulgences 22 Aug 2018 The issue of the Roman Catholic indulgence is well-known as the occasion which sparked the Protestant Reformation. Luther's own opposition to it in the form of the Ninety-Five Theses began…
music Top Ten in Christian Music: Grunge Rock 21 Aug 201821 Aug 2018 Grunge rock was Subgenre of rock that combined sounds of alternative, metal, and punk. It emerged in the mid 80s and peaked in the early 90s - Nirvana being the…
music This Week’s Good Music 18 Aug 201818 Aug 2018 Here's this week's playlist: 1. "Whistleblower" by Thrice To Be Everywhere is to Be Nowhere is the band's first post-reunion album, after a four-year hiatus. The band's frontman, Dustin Kensrue,…
music My Favorite Christian Rock Songs 14 Aug 201817 Aug 2018 My faith was seriously influenced by Christian rock. I know that this is not the sort of proper thing for a well-educated, theologically-minded, conservative pastor to say. After all, Christian…
Books Guest Post: Bob Kellemen on Grief 13 Aug 2018 Today's post is a guest blog by Dr. Bob Kellemen. Bob is an experienced counselor, instructor, and author. He is the Academic Dean at Faith Bible Seminary, and was the…
Uncategorized This Week’s Good Music 12 Aug 2018 This week's playlist: 1. "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg" by the Ramones One of the more controversial songs from the American punk band, this particular track was written in response to…
Reformation Reformation Context (Part 13): Luther and Bernard 9 Aug 2018 Luther did not see his efforts as “the Reformation.” He was part, to be sure, of a reform movement, but in his mind the Reformation was something that only God…
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