Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Resurrection — A Work of the Holy Trinity

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 648 Christ’s Resurrection is an object of faith in that it is a transcendent intervention of God himself in creation and history. In it the three divine persons act together as one, and … Continue reading →

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Some Resurrection Resources

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

For your enjoyment and edification: Gary Habermas, “Jesus’ Resurrection and Contemporary Criticism: An Apologetic,” Criswell Theological Review 4/1 (1989): 159-74. Gary Habermas, “Jesus’ Resurrection and Contemporary Criticism: An Apologetic (Part II),” Criswell Theological Review 4/2 (1990): 373-85. David McCheyne Moffitt, … Continue reading →

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Christ is Risen!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD! BY DEATH HE TRAMPLED DEATH; AND TO THOSE IN THE TOMBS HE GRANTED LIFE! B”H

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Just Ordered

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

I just ordered the bonded leather large print NLT Slimline Reference Bible I mentioned the other day. One of my friends from church got it after seeing my announcement and he had it with him last night. After taking a … Continue reading →

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Church Fathers for Cheap!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

CBD is selling the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, second series for $69.99 until 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday. The second series is the really good stuff with Athanasius, Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory Nazianzus, Basil the Great, Hilary of Poitiers, John … Continue reading →

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A Book to Consider in Light of Good Friday

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

Given that today is the day we remember Christ’s crucifixion I thought it would be appropriate to recommend a book on the subject. I’m referring to David Chapman’s Ancient Jewish and Christian Perceptions of Crucifixion. In a post written earlier … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

Martin Hengel: The ‘folly’ and ‘madness’ of the crucifixion can be illustrated  from the earliest pagan judgment on Christians. The younger Pliny,  who calls the new sect a form of amentia (Epistulae 1o.96.4-8), had heard from apostate Christians that Christians … Continue reading →

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Life Imitating Art

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

I just read this tragic story about a group of kids who lured a 15 year old boy to a house in Summerfield, FL in order to kill him. As I was reading the story I was reminded of the … Continue reading →

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Crossway Impact

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

I just checked my email and saw that Crossway has a new rewards program that many readers might be interested in. Here’s the info: B”H

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Two Spices

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

I just made a chicken dish for dinner and I seasoned the chicken with a little bit of cumin. A little goes a long way with cumin since it’s a spice that can completely take over a dish. I like … Continue reading →

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