Archive for the ‘Miscellany’ Category

 
 
Same-Sex Marriage Question

If One Believes in the Legitimacy of Same-Sex Marriage

A survey of several beliefs one cannot consistently hold in addition to believing in the legitimacy of same-sex marriage.

Affirmations and Denials for a Christian Response to Gay Marriage

The following was sent in to my local newspaper for consideration in the editorial page (it was, however, rejected by the editor):
In no way do I pretend to represent the … Read more→

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Kevin Giles’ “The Eternal Generation of the Son”

* This review is an abbreviated version of a review of the same book I wrote for the 2012 Confessional Presbyterian Journal
Introduction
Not long ago, we did a show at Christ the … Read more→

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Jesus, My Soul’s Deepest Desire?

Laura Story’s newish song-hymn, “What a Savior,” presents us with an interesting theological conundrum. It’s a kind of brain-teaser not unlike the one introduced to many confused Christians when they … Read more→

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Election, Eternity, and Time in Karl Barth

For Reformed Christians we often struggle with the relation between the eternal decree of God and the historical manifestation of that decree in time. It is ingrained within our theological … Read more→

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Good Writing, at Last!

By the time they stopped that night, the rain had abated somewhat. But it did not cease. Likewise, the sun never properly set. Robbed of its glory by the day’s … Read more→

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A Mighty Fortress Like You’ve Never Heard It

Today, I was delighted to receive a copy of Pamela York’s new album, Lay Down This World: Hymns and Spirituals. Pamela is an accomplished jazz pianist, who brings a fresh … Read more→

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Unity Flows from Truth

It is quite clear from God’s Word that the church is called to exhibit unity.  Such unity is encouraged (nay, prayed for and commanded) throughout the New Testament.  Jesus prayed … Read more→

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Am I Chicken for Not Attending Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day?

Why did the chicken cross the road? To escape from Chick-fil-A, of course.

On August 1, I did not patronize a Chick-fil-A. Maybe I’m just chicken.

The debate about the fast food … Read more→

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Simonetta Carr’s Latest: Lady Jane Grey

Simonetta Carr has added to her wonderful series of biographies for young readers with Lady Jane Grey. Watch the trailer below, and pre-order the book from Reformation Heritage Books.