Church Blog (Page 16)
Reflections on the Convention, Pt. 1
The Slippery Slope of Biblical Skepticism
Last week the focus of my weekly thought was the United Methodist Church’s struggle with homosexuality during its recent General Conference, something I noted had originated in the denomination’s relationship to the authority of Scripture. When it comes to churches abandoning the inerrancy of Scripture, as well as the authority that comes with it, we must recognize that…
UMC General Conference
Ordination
Gospel Responses to Attacks
The Electoral System and God’s Sovereignty
After this week, the political picture for November seems to have gotten somewhat clearer, even if that picture gives believers a pause. Barring some kind of political maneuvering reminiscent of Tammany Hall, Donald Trump will receive the Republican nomination. On the Democratic side, Hillary…
Ty Cobb and What We Know to be True
Seminary Greetings!
This week I’m writing from the Boyce Centennial Library on the campus of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. My class this semester had me on campus for two days this week, so I have been blessed to be able to be here. Some of you are aware from my Facebook posts of all the BBQ I have eaten during my time down here, but I assure you not all my…