It has been in the news in recent days that Taylor Swift, who claims to be a Christian, said that the Bible is outdated. I have not been able to verify that she actually said that, but that claim has been a perennial complaint made by many critics of … [Continue reading]
Limited Atonement
I recently read an article that appeared in the Christian Post magazine by Dan Delzell titled “Evaluating John MacArthur’s rationale for limited atonement.” I thought Delzell made some compelling arguments and I thought I would take the time to … [Continue reading]
The Importance of Context
Tom Carson said, “A text without a context is a pretext for a proof text.” While many have misunderstood and subsequently misapplied this quote, coming from a Gospel minister the meaning is clear, when one wishes to they can make the Bible say … [Continue reading]
Doomsday or Day of the Lord
With the advent of the nuclear age some scientists got together and invented a metaphor for the end of civilization as we know it, the Doomsday Clock. It first appeared in 1947 and was set 17 minutes to midnight for the curtain to fall on humanity. … [Continue reading]
The Slippery Slope of Compromise
This past Wednesday, January 18, 2023, “The Church of England has announced its support for a proposal that will allow congregations to bless same-sex unions but maintain a traditional definition of marriage.” A suggested compromise between those … [Continue reading]