Month: March 2009
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The Ontological and Systematic Roots of Biblical Theology
As our small group has been studying through Systematic Theology together (this is round 3 of me teaching), some new thoughts have arisen as I consider doctrines. One that was particularly interesting was the result of teaching revelation, and having a very significant thought that related to this quote, which captures the challenging portion of…
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Renewing Cities Through Missional Tribes | Q Ideas
I just read this quote from a Q short by Jon Tyson. Though they may feel like it, these people are not alone. This loss of community has in some ways become our collective experience of American life. This relational disconnection was first identified and popularized in the year 2000 in Robert Putnam’s work Bowling…
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10 Ways to Pastor Adoptive Parents | Desiring God
Below is the beginning to an excellent post by Jason Kovacs on pastoring adoptive parents. There are many ways that you can express your pastoral care for those considering adoption and those who have adopted already. As an adoptive father and former pastor, I offer a few thoughts on how to help adoption become a…
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Get in the Fight
This post contains a link to one of the most convicting sermons I have heard Matt Carter preach, and it is a clarion call for the consumer church to engage in the mission of God. It’s called “Get in the Fight”, and it is an exhortation for the individual believer to use their spiritual gifts…
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Coffee Kills
Ever wondered how much caffeine it would take to kill you? You can find out here. Below are my results:
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Scriptural Election: The Third Way
I found this article as I was preparing for my teaching on the doctrines of salvation, and particularly on election. The quote below is very insightful Thesis 23: We must affirm that God creates what he elects rather than that he selects out of what exists. Israel is called into existence. Election is tied to…