Todd Pruitt's Posts

Todd Pruitt's Posts

Actions Have Consequences

Todd Pruitt
Jun 26, 2009
Justin Taylor has a link to an important and timely post by Randy Alcorn concerning the consequences of sexual sin. Personalized List of Anticipated Consequences of Immorality Grieving my Lord; displeasing the One whose opinion most matters. Dragging into the mud Christ's sacred reputation. Loss of...

What is Faith?

Todd Pruitt
Jun 25, 2009
Q. 21: What is true faith? A.: True faith is not only a sure knowledge whereby I hold for truth all that God has revealed to us in his Word, but also a hearty trust, which the Holy Spirit works in me by the Gospel, that not only to others, but to me also, forgiveness of sins, everlasting...

What is it with politicians and adultery? Or, Don't Cry for me Argentina

Todd Pruitt
Jun 25, 2009
Mark Sanford the Governor of South Carolina admitted today in a press conference that his recent camping trip in the Appalachians was actually an adulterous romp in Buenos Aires. I confess my cynicism regarding politicians flares up in moments like this. After all it seems that a disproportionate...

When private problems become public entertainment

Todd Pruitt
Jun 24, 2009
I am going to try to comment only once more on the Jon and Kate situation (see previous post HERE ). I confess that I did watch the fiasco Monday evening. As every person in the known world knows by now Jon and Kate are pursuing a divorce. It seems that Kate will continue to build her empire while...

Hermeneutical Facts and Fallacies

Todd Pruitt
Jun 24, 2009
I saw the following two clips posted at Martin Downes' excellent blog . The first clip is a scene from The West Wing which is an example of smug liberal hermeneutic falacy. The second clip is Dr. Robert Gagnon who deals with some of the very same issues raised by Hollywood's president. Very helpful...

Christless Christianity

Todd Pruitt
Jun 23, 2009
Michael Horton of Westminster Seminary California appeard recently on CBN News to speak briefly about trends in contemporary evangelicalism. He is also asked about his excellent book Christless Christianity . Check out the video HERE . Order Christless Christianity HERE .

Reflecting on a disturbing statistic

Todd Pruitt
Jun 22, 2009
There has been quite a bit of buz concerning the latest stats about the number of young people raised in the church who abandon the church and even the faith once they graduate from high school. In light of these trends Kimberly Wagner over at True Woman has posted some thoughts for the church to...

Emergency Room

Todd Pruitt
Jun 22, 2009
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Sunday's Sermon

Todd Pruitt
Jun 22, 2009
Sunday's sermon was part 5 in our series on Hebrews - "Warning! Don't Neglect A Great Salvation." You can listen to or download it HERE .

The Politics of Bioethics

Todd Pruitt
Jun 22, 2009
Over at First Things Joe Carter reports: Earlier this week, members of the President’s Council on Bioethics were told by the White House that their services were no longer needed. President Obama’s decision was made and implemented in his typical style—gracious, pragmatic, and imprudent. According...