Summer Reading
Derek has asked what should be read this summer. Here’s what I’m aiming to dispatch (and, in case you were wondering, he banned me from citing the Beano Annual as he tells me that is not published until November —…
Month June 2009
Summer Reading
Derek has asked what should be read this summer. Here’s what I’m aiming to dispatch (and, in case you were wondering, he banned me from citing the Beano Annual as he tells me that is not published until November —…
Are “Chick Flicks” Good for Us?
Over at the web page for Capitol Hill Baptist Church I found the following article by Beth Spraul: I have quite the extensive movie collection. Actually, my husband says I have an extensive “chick-flick” collection. I remember in college when…
Bruce Waltke on “Inspiration and Incarnation”
The Spring 2009 issue of The Westminster Theological Journal includes some excellent articles on the issues of biblical inerrancy and interpretation. Of particular interest is the interaction between Bruce Waltke and Pete Enns. Dr. Waltke critiques Dr. Enns’ book Inspiration…
Paglia on Sotomayor’s “wise Latina” comment, and feminism
After indicating her support for the nomination, commenting on Sotomayor’s outstanding academic credentials and predicting that she is a “shoo-in” for the Supreme Court, Paglia makes this passing comment about her famous “wise latina” bloviation: “But Sotomayor’s vainglorious lecture bromide…
A “Key” to U.S. Foreign Policy
In a speech at the Planned Parenthood Federation of America Awards Gala, Hillary Clinton said: “I want to assure you that reproductive rights… will be a key to the foreign policy of this Administration… I was very proud when President…
Blog 113: 3.5.9 – 3.5.10
Yet more on purgatory; Calvin really does not like this absurd doctrine and takes up a passage, the interpretation of which has bothered folk in our time in an entirely different manner. What did Paul mean by saying that some…
“A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will”
Kevin DeYoung’s new book “Just Do Something” is getting some outstanding reviews. With all the novel approaches in the church to “finding God’s will” a truly good book on the subject is needful. Dan Phillips over at Pyromaniacs has posted…
Blog 112: 3.5.3 – 3.5.8
3.5.3 – 3.5.8More on the error of indulgences, “this impious dogma” and “more astounding blasphemy” which, by suggesting the worth of “the heavenly treasury” turns Christ into a mere “saintlet.” He accuses the Roman church of twisting Paul’s words in…
The Host with the Most in the Post
The indefatigable Mrs Peel, glamorous defender of the Reformed faith, has brought the following story to my attention: a church that allows mail order communion (in batches of up to 500. I admit defeat: this is beyond satire. Check it…