Fundamentally ReformedFundamentally ReformedFormer independent fundamental Baptist discusses errors & weird traits of extreme fundamentalism, IFBx, KJV-only debate, contemporary Christian music [CCM], Calvinism/Covenant Theology, & the Bible, while promoting Christian unity & magnifying grace. Articles
Problematic Polemic Puritanism
2009-07-29 15:30:00 You know I was stretching to come up with that title! Seriously though, I wanted to highlight D.A. Carson’s recent editorial on polemical theology, in the online (and free) theological journal Themelios (connected with The Gospel Coalition). Carson explains the inevitability of polemics: anyone “contending for a particular theological understanding” is practicing polemical theology. He then ... More About: Theology , Fundamentalism
To Drink, Or Not to Drink
2009-07-28 15:26:00 I was swept away (again), into a fundamentalist feud over alcoholic drink. My ears perked up when I came across a humorous post on teetotaling. I figured that the issue was a current hot button topic at Sharper Iron, and so I went digging. Turns out, Shelton Smith (The Sword of The Lord) and Robert Sumner ... More About: Standards , Fundamentalism , Drink , Issues , Abstinence
Quotes to Note 11: Once Saved, Always Saved?
2009-07-24 21:03:00 I am working on my review of Larry Helyer’s excellent book, The Witness of Jesus, Paul and John: An Exploration in Biblical Theology . I came across a quote that is really good, but doesn’t quite fit into my review. I’ve explained my take on the well-known phrase “Once Saved, Always Saved”, in one of my most ... More About: Note , Quotes , Perseverance
Bob?s Blogging Tips: Instapaper?s Read It Later Bookmarklet
2009-07-23 19:27:00 Over the years, I’ve covered quite a few blogging tips. I’ve been meaning to blog about this one for quite a while. As you find time throughout your day to surf the web, I’m sure you make the rounds to a few of your favorite blogs (like mine!), or check out your Google Read er. If you ... More About: Tips , Blogging , Howto
Bob?s Book Blurbs: Jesus 365, A Devotional ? Compiled by Ed Stewart
2009-07-23 16:08:00 In the second century after Christ, the Diatessaron was a popular Christian book which took the four Gospels and combined them into one single story of Christ. This year, I’ve been reading a fascinating devotional book based on the same principle, Jesus 365, A Devotional : Experiencing the Four Gospels as One Single Story compiled by ... More About: Christianity , Reviews , Book
Aliens & Atheist Absurdity
2009-07-21 16:08:00 My wife and I rented Knowing, a newly released (on DVD) movie with Nicolas Cage in it. I have to admit I love end-of-the-world, science fiction movies. Some of my favorites are Deep Impact, Independence Day and Core. There is a scene in Knowing, where the professor character that Cage plays, explains two competing views of ... More About: Science , Religion , Christianity , Aliens , Atheist
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones on Unity across Eschatological Positions
2009-07-20 16:44:00 We’ve been discussing whether eschatological positions should hinder our unity in a local church, or beyond. Mark Dever recently challenged pastors to not let this hinder unity, even calling doctrinal statements that detail a specific millennial position, sinful. In light of all this, I was struck when I read the following words from Dr. Martyn Lloyd -Jones ... More About: Fundamentalism , Separation , The Church
Unity and the End Times
2009-07-17 14:00:00 Should one’s end times’ views limit their unity with other Christian believers? Should churches and denominations spell out their particular end times’ theology, as a matter of their statement of faith? Should adherence to premillennialism, for instance, be considered a hallmark of the faith, a non-negotiable test of one’s submission to Christ? Mark Dever ... More About: Fundamentalism , Separation , Times , End Times , The Church
101 Portraits of Jesus in the Hebrew Scriptures by Bob Beasley ? A Review
2009-07-15 16:07:00 Author: Bob Beasley Publisher: Living Stone Books Format: Softcover Pages: 208 ISBN: 9780979973147 Stars: 3 of 5 My thanks go out to author Bob Beasley and Livingstone Books for providing me a review copy of this book. Many Christians are bewildered by the Old Testament. They start reading in Genesis and give up by the time Leviticus comes around. They ... More About: Jesus , Reviews , Bible , Review , Devotional
30 Days to A Praying Life
2009-07-14 16:13:00 I just finished Paul Miller’s A Praying Life : Connecting with God in a Disconnected World. I have to say it was the best book I’ve read in a long while, both from the standpoint of a well written work, and a book that hits close to home. I’ve never been more challenged, convicted and at ... More About: Christianity , Reviews , Devotional , Days
Quotes to Note 10: On Parenting and Prayer
2009-07-11 18:02:00 I’ve been reading through Paul Miller’s new book A Praying Life (NavPress). Its a great read that challenges me concerning my prayer life. He’s giving real life examples of how prayer shapes his parenting. I found this extended quote on the relationship between prayer and parenting very helpful. It is surprising how seldom books on parenting ... More About: Parenting , Prayer , Devotional , Note , Quotes
Remembering Calvin on His 500th Birthday
2009-07-10 17:08:00 Today marks 500 years since the birth of John Calvin . Although Luther nailed his 95 theses on the church door in Wittenburg when Calvin was just 8 years old, it is John Calvin who is arguably the most famous (some might say, infamous) of the Reformers. His work in Geneva has an abiding ... More About: Theology , History , Birthday , Calvinism
BibleWorks8 Giveaway
2009-07-09 17:24:00 A great new blog, Cal.vini.st is holding a first anniversary giveway on July 12th. There are only 3 more days to enter the contest and I want to spread the word. At stake are 2 free copies of Bibleworks8 software (a 349$ value)!! To enter: Subscribe to Cal.vini.st Visit Bibleworks.com to find the answer to this question: “Name ... More About: Fun , Freebies
Come on Over to the New Fundamentally Reformed
2009-07-09 13:00:00 I started in October of 2005 at fundyreformed.blogspot.com. I deleted that account this week. In July of 2006 I migrated over to wordpress.com (fundyreformed.wordpress.com). Now we’re finally home at fundamentallyreformed.com! The new design is pretty much set, but I have some minor tweaking and updating to do all over the place. But it looks ... More About: Site News , Reformed
Come on Over to the New Fundamentally Reformed
2009-07-09 12:59:00 I started in October of 2005 at fundyreformed.blogspot.com. I deleted that account this week. In July of 2006 I migrated over to wordpress.com (fundyreformed.wordpress.com). Now we’re finally home at fundamentallyreformed.com! The new design is pretty much set, but I have some minor tweaking and updating to do all over the place. But it looks ... More About: Site News , Reformed
Will Reopen Soon
2009-07-06 05:00:00 Hey all, I’m going silent for a few days while I hammer out the final touches on a totally revamped design for the blog. I’m moving it to my new url, and I’m taking the time to do some cleanup. Expect to see a post here announcing the launch of my new blog, with the ...
Will Reopen Soon
2009-07-06 05:00:00 Hey all, I’m going silent for a few days while I hammer out the final touches on a totally revamped design for the blog. I’m moving it to my new url, and I’m taking the time to do some cleanup. Expect to see a post here announcing the launch of my new blog, ...
John Piper on Entertainment's Danger to Our Souls
2009-06-26 15:59:00 John Piper gives some excellent thoughts on why he doesn’t have a TV. This is not a rule he enforces on others, nor is he asking everyone to ditch their TV. But all of us should consider the important warnings he offers regarding the effect tv and movies can have on our souls. Read the ... More About: John , Danger , Souls , John Piper
John Piper on Entertainment?s Danger to Our Souls
2009-06-26 15:59:00 John Piper gives some excellent thoughts on why he doesn’t have a TV. This is not a rule he enforces on others, nor is he asking everyone to ditch their TV. But all of us should consider the important warnings he offers regarding the effect tv and movies can have on our souls. Read the ... More About: Religion , Entertainment , John , Danger , Souls
Bob?s Back, But Is He Blogging?
2009-06-22 15:18:00 Small note here to say, I’m back from a trip. I’m busy too with reading the books on my review list, and I received a few more when I was gone. You’ll remember reviewing books on my blog is a way for me to ensure I’m investing time wisely. Lately I’ve also been posting regularly ... More About: Site News , Reviews , Blogging , Back
Bob's Back, But Is He Blogging?
2009-06-22 15:18:00 Small note here to say, I’m back from a trip. I’m busy too with reading the books on my review list, and I received a few more when I was gone. You’ll remember reviewing books on my blog is a way for me to ensure I’m investing time wisely. Lately I’ve also been posting regularly ... More About: Site News , Reviews , Blogging , Back
New Testament Text and Translation Commentary by Philip Comfort ? A Review
2009-06-12 00:36:00 Author: Philip W. Comfort Format: Hardcover Page Count: 899 Publisher: Tyndale House Publication Date: 2008 ISBN: 9781414310343 Rating: 5 of 5 stars My thanks go out to Christy Wong at Tyndale House Publishers for supplying me with a review copy of Philip Comfort’s New Testament Text and Translation Commentary . I have always been intrigued by textual criticism and the study of how we ... More About: Religion , Theology , Reviews , Greek
New Testament Text and Translation Commentary by Philip Comfort ? A Review
2009-06-12 00:36:00 Author: Philip W. Comfort Format: Hardcover Page Count: 899 Publisher: Tyndale House Publication Date: 2008 ISBN: 9781414310343 Rating: 5 of 5 stars My thanks go out to Christy Wong at Tyndale House Publishers for supplying me with a review copy of Philip Comfort’s New Testament Text and Translation Commentary . I have always been intrigued by textual criticism and the study of how we ... More About: Reviews , Greek , Review , King James
Keoni?s Big Question by Patti Ogden ? A Review
2009-06-10 20:12:00 Authors: Patti B. Ogden, illustrated by Mary Manning Format: Hardcover Page Count: 32 Publisher: Capstone Productions Publication Date: 2008 ISBN: 9780981678368 Rating: 2 of 5 stars As the father of four young girls, I have to pay attention to kid’s books. As a Christian, I look for good Christian literature that is age-appropriate for my children to read. As a blogger and ... More About: Religion , Reviews , Question , Review
Keoni's Big Question by Patti Ogden ? A Review
2009-06-10 20:12:00 Authors: Patti B. Ogden, illustrated by Mary Manning Format: Hardcover Page Count: 32 Publisher: Capstone Productions Publication Date: 2008 ISBN: 9780981678368 Rating: 2 of 5 stars As the father of four young girls, I have to pay attention to kid’s books. As a Christian, I look for good Christian literature that is age-appropriate for my children to read. As a blogger and ... More About: Reviews , Question , Review
Minnesota Religious Bloggers
2009-06-09 16:11:00 Desiring God’s blog, with 21,000+ subscribers may be the most popular Minnesota religious blog. Tony Jones’ emergent blog is showcased on belief.net. But in an article on Minnesota religious blogging published today at MinnPost.com, it is yours truly who heads the list of Minnesota religious bloggers! Since blogging is inherently narcissistic, I guess no one is ... More About: Fun , Blogging , Bloggers , Religious
Minnesota Religious Bloggers
2009-06-09 16:11:00 Desiring God’s blog, with 21,000+ subscribers may be the most popular Minnesota religious blog. Tony Jones’ emergent blog is showcased on belief.net. But in an article on Minnesota religious blogging published today at MinnPost.com, it is yours truly who heads the list of Minnesota religious bloggers! Since blogging is inherently narcissistic, I guess no one is ... More About: Religion , Fun , Blogging , Bloggers
Legalism Versus Grace
2009-06-08 15:56:00 I stumbled across a great blog post that relates with the theme of our last several posts: the Gospel’s work in believers. The post actually was first an article for Discipleship Journal. Let me quote a relevant portion of it here, but encourage you all to go over and read the whole thing. It’s also ... More About: Christianity , Grace , Versus
Legalism Versus Grace
2009-06-08 15:56:00 I stumbled across a great blog post that relates with the theme of our last several posts: the Gospel’s work in believers. The post actually was first an article for Discipleship Journal. Let me quote a relevant portion of it here, but encourage you all to go over and read the whole thing. It’s also ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Grace , Versus
A Gospel-Centered Response to Blog Attacks in Bandit Country
More articles from this author:2009-06-04 13:00:00 Carl Trueman has a great post on dealing with web critics or blog attacking bandits. I thought his advice was spot on, and his example of a Gospel -centered response to criticism quite helpful. I took the liberty of quoting Carl at some length, but I encourage you to read the full article. This raises ... More About: Country , Blogging , Blog , Attacks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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