September 2006 Archives

Just FYI.  A new Understanding the Times has been posted in this issue, as well as a few book reviews. Carl, I have made some self-deprecating statements about the Welsh.  ... continue

Phil, thanks for that helpful, clarifying distinction with regard to multiracial churches. Well said.... continue

I was struck by this description of social and intellectual attitudes in the ancient world in Ivor Davidson's Birth of the Church (Baker):... continue

Many thanks to Justin for giving us some principles to use in dealing with issues of race in the church.  I want to go farther with one of his principles, pushing for the kind of clarifty Justin advocates..  He writes:... continue

In his sermon "Servus Servorum" (or "Servant of Servants"), Charles Spurgeon speaks in favor of following Christ as our example, provided we first trust him as our Savior:"Years ago, Christ was set forth almost exclusively as an example. 'Concerning the... continue

but you fail, Justin.  These photos are old.  Indeed, they were leaked to Al Jazeera by `sources close to the ACE Council' some years ago in an attempt to undermine my credibility in the open theist community.  They simply show... continue

It looks like Tony "the Gent" is now cropping up in other places in the blogosphere, and people are asking questions.... continue

I just saw that this week's TIME magazine cover story is on the Health and Wealth Gospel.  Of course, it makes it look like this is what evangelicalism is all about.  But we deserve it.  In my view, whenever we see... continue

Thanks, Phil, for the happy birthday.  Yes, you got the date right.  Actually, it was my 46th birthday -- the big five O is coming fast.  (When I turned 40 it was a relief -- but I'm not so sure about... continue

Last week's article (Suzanne Sataline, "Veneration Gap: A Popular Strategy for Church Growth Splits Congregants," Wall Street Journal, front page, September 5) on the trouble some churches are facing as they transition to a purpose-driven format was illuminating for what it said... continue