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Where does good come from?

Take time to check out the debate between Christian philosopher William Lane Craig and atheist Sam Harris. The debate is centered on whether or not an atheist has a reasonable foundation for morality. One is almost embarrassed for Sam Harris.…

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Rob Bell in Time

So now Time Magazine gives Rob Bell a cover story. Jon Meacham writes the story concerning Bell’s new book Love Wins. Intense controversy has followed the release of Love Wins. Since then Bell has been on the defensive. He has…

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“The Cost of Conviction”

If you have never heard the story of the turn around of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary it is fascinating and encouraging. It is also, quite simply, one of the most important events in the history of the church in the…

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Sunday’s Sermon

On Sunday I continued the series God’s Great Story. It was part 9 and is entitled “The Loving God.” You can listen to or download it HERE. I never cease to be amazed at how God uses the sermon preparation…

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Take and Read

As Good Friday approaches… The Cross of Christ by John Stott Cross Words by Paul Wells The Message of the Cross by Derek Tidball The Cross He Bore by Frederick Leahey Outrageous Mercy by William Farley The Truth of the…

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Will the Insiders keep the outsiders outside? 2

Apparently, the Insider Movement is a loose coalition of some who are involved in Christian outreach to Muslims. Those within the Insider Movement claim that since Muslims are offended by language that proclaims God as Father and Jesus as the…

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Will the Insiders keep the outsiders outside?

Just recently I have become aware of a particular movement to make evangelism to Muslims more effective. Now, who in their right mind or heart would oppose good efforts to reach Muslims with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? But the…

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Don’t know much about historical theology?

Zondervan is close to releasing a new volume by Greg Allison entitled Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine. In the introduction Dr. Allison explains the benefits of knowing the history of Christian doctrine: 1. It helps to distinguish orthodoxy…