Ten Problems Plaguing Modern Christianity

The Issue of Gnosticism (part 2)

Paul and Jesus on worship While in many churches worship is thought to be solely about heaven and spiritual reality, Paul connects worship to the mundane of earthly existence: “Whatever you eat or drink do it for the glory of... Continue Reading →

August 10, 2016 0

The Issue of Gnosticism (part 1)

S Gnosticism is a term referring to an ancient way of thought which deemphasizes the physical (the human body, the earthly) while placing high value on the non-physical (the “spiritual” dimension). It crept into some Christian circles in primitive church... Continue Reading →

August 1, 2016 1

Gordon Fee on “Triumphalistic” Theology

*References in this post will be taken from Gordon Fee's God's Empowering Presence (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, reprint edition, June 1, 2009) Triumphalistic theology (or Triumphalism) is a theology prevalent in many denominations but generally found in Pentecostal/Charismatic circles. Such a theology focuses... Continue Reading →

July 26, 2016 3

Scot McKnight, “If You Tweak a Weak Gospel You Still Have a Weak Gospel,” (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6GyjaDhcac Above is a promo for a book that I am finishing up titled "The King Jesus Gospel: the original good news revisited" by accomplished New Testament scholar Scot McKnight. McKnight critiques the modern gospel as being one preoccupied with... Continue Reading →

July 17, 2016 4

A Defense of Religion? A Brief Response to the New Atheists

From a philosophical viewpoint, ours seems to be a radically different era than ever. Before, people everywhere seemed to over-spiritualize all things; ‘the storm that ruined my crops came from the gods’ or ‘the crops were abundant because the gods... Continue Reading →

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