I have been holding off on posting these links for a couple of reasons. One, I wanted to wait until he was completely finished posting this series to have all the links in one place. Two, everyone in the blogosphere has been all over these posts (which I have tremendously enjoyed). I [...]
Entries from July 2006
July 31, 2006
New Site, Same Feed
Well, for those of you who subscribe to this feed, you should not be noticing a change in the subscription service. I think I have successfully updated feedburner, and I will have confirmation of that soon!!
I will explain the reason for the change in fuller detail on a later date, but suffice it to say [...]
July 20, 2006
Our Source and Standard for Christian Conduct
Recently, I have spent some time studying the book of Amos, in particularly the three visions God gives Amos in chapter 7. These visions depict the destruction that is coming to the northern kingdom of Israel (which would occur a mere forty years after Amos’ prophecy). What is the reason for such a prophecy?
The Problem. [...]
July 17, 2006
Around the Horn (7/17)
Getting Things Done: I read parts of a productivity book a few weeks ago that I had heard much of. I was delighted with its contents and use many of its principles. I am sure you have heard of GTD. So has Wayne Grudem.
Just in Case You were Wondering: What/Who [...]
July 13, 2006
Around the Horn (7/13)
The Absence: Sorry for the absence from the blogosphere. It has been a bit busy, busier then I intended for my summer to be. For that reason, there will be some changes in my blogging. It most likely will not be daily and the Baptist Catechism questions will move to Wednesdays instead of Mondays. This [...]
July 6, 2006
How Do You Read?
I have found in recent months that I read, study, and organize my thoughts a lot differntly now than I did 6 years ago when I began studying seriously once again. Really, it is somewhat different than just a couple of years ago. I am not sure why this has happened, but it has. It [...]
July 5, 2006
Around the Horn (7/5)
Movie Ratings: I have said for quite some time that there is something biased about movie ratings. This should not be a surprise….pagans acting like pagans. Now, it has affected Christian media.
For Those in or Around Louisville: You can see the space shuttle and space station tonight in the sky. Details here.
Fellow Bloggers:Â [...]
July 4, 2006
The Nicene Council, Doctrinal Consistency, and the SBC’s Pursuit of Extra-biblical Demands
In keeping with my reading canon, I have begun reading some of the works of Athanasius. I have studied this early church father, briefly, in the past, but never at length. So, I decided to read the Prolegomena in the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2, Volume 4.
As I was reading in the Prolegomena, I [...]
July 3, 2006
Baptist Catechism: Question 5
Question: May all men make use of the holy Scriptures?Answer: All men are not only permitted, but commanded and exhorted to read, hear, and understand the holy scriptures (John 5:38; 17:17-18; Rev. 1:3; Acts 8:30)
In this three question set concerning the Word of God (questions 4-6), there is an interesting progression of what God’s Word [...]
July 3, 2006
Back Home!
Well, I have arrived back home from a wonderful vacation visiting family. This vacation had its challenges, but we praise God for His provision of safe journeys and a restful time with family. As you may have noticed, there was not a Baptist Catechism post last Monday. That will be resumed later today as I [...]
