Monthly Archives: May 2009

Theatrics and Prophecy

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

If “people who prophesy are in control of their spirit and can take turns” (1Co. 14:32, NLT) then I wonder if it follows that they can also deliver the word of prophecy without being overly dramatic or theatrical. What do you think? … Continue reading →

Posted in Charismatic Issues | 7 Comments

The American Patriot’s Bible: Review

Posted on May 30, 2009 by

Lee, Richard G., ed. The American Patriot’s Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2009. Pp. x + 1620. Hardcover. $39.99. Amazon | CBD | Overstock . . With thanks to the Thomas … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Scripture | 20 Comments

Bible Study Notes

Posted on May 30, 2009 by

I just came across a website that has extensive notes on each book of the Bible.  The notes are those of one Thomas L. Constable (has anyone heard of him?)* and from the quick glances I took of Matthew, John, … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies, New Testament, Old Testament | 6 Comments

The Purpose Driven Life

Posted on May 29, 2009 by

A friend of mine just started reading Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life last week.  Last Sunday in church she made a comment about most of us not knowing what our purpose is in life.  I’m pretty sure that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | 25 Comments

Sad News

Posted on May 29, 2009 by

I just learned that a gentleman whom I’ve interacted with in the past has terminal stage 4 prostate cancer.  Our exchanges were never what I’d call pleasant, and he’s a heretic as sure as my name is Nick, but it saddens … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 5 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on May 29, 2009 by

José Antonio Pagola: Historical research on the life of Jesus clearly cannot by itself awaken faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God incarnate for our salvation. The Church’s faith in Jesus Christ is not dependent on the work of … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Jesus, Quotes | 6 Comments

I Know I’m Blessed!

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

Update: I REPENT!  See Nancy’s comment to this post and my response for why. Do you ever get annoyed with preachers who yell at the congregation for not being poor?  I think it’s somewhat pretentious to think that everyone in … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | 10 Comments

Just Ordered… (2)

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

Alright, I made my choice.  I ended up spending my Amazon gift certificate on Fee & Stuart’s How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth and I. Howard Marshall’s New Testament Theology: Many Witnesses, One Gospel.  I went with Marshall … Continue reading →

Posted in Books (Misc.), Just Ordered | 15 Comments

Just Ordered…

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

At the recommendation of Kevin Edgecomb I just ordered a copy  One Gospel From Two: Mark’s Use of Matthew and Luke although I didn’t get it from Dove Booksellers; I was able to find a “new” copy from Barnes & Noble book market for … Continue reading →

Posted in Books (Misc.), Just Ordered | 33 Comments

June = Trinity Book Review Month

Posted on May 27, 2009 by

For the entire month of June I will be reading and reviewing nothing but books on the Trinity.  Here’s the lineup: Rodderick T. Leupp. The Renewal of Trinitarian Theology: Themes, Patterns, & Explorations. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2008.  Daniel … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Trinity | 16 Comments