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Knowing Revelation: Return to Your First Love

October 22

Alexander M Jordan replied to Apolojedi (Daniel Eaton)'s discussion 'I have Google Voice invites if anyone is interested'

Have you got a spare invitation lying around for "Google Wave"? (I also have Google Voice).

October 22

Alexander M Jordan replied to Lisa Robinson's discussion 'Salvation Assurance?'

It seems to me the person who made the statement is trying to communicate that anyone can say certain words (i.e., "I believe in Jesus Christ), acknowledge certain facts ("I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God"), or even attend a church, b...

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Inspiration and Idols

June 9

Alexander M Jordan replied to Rey Reynoso's discussion 'Dispensationalism: Is and Is-nots'

yawwwwn....

June 5

Alexander M Jordan replied to Dr Mike's discussion 'Is Wright Wrong?'

You're correct-- I won't know if he's "right" or not if I don't examine his teaching. But this doesn't necessarily necessitate reading all of his works firsthand. And personally at this time I have more pressing priorities than figuring out whethe...

June 4

Alexander M Jordan replied to Dr Mike's discussion 'Is Wright Wrong?'

Discernment can be practiced incorrectly-- that is, rather than being taught to know true doctrine for oneself and equipped to defend it because one understands why it is correct, sometimes we are taught to be against those who do not believe the ...

June 4

Alexander M Jordan replied to Dr Mike's discussion 'Is Wright Wrong?'

Of course-- but as it's a huge claim with such far-reaching impact the one making it better prove his case and the ones examining it ought to approach it with a reasonable skepticism.

June 4

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I am a blogger/writer/reformer who maintains a blog called Jordan's View. I also created a Netvibes site called ReformingChristianity.com (resources for the Reforming Christian).

Recently my favorite reformed website, Monergism.com, was kind enough to bring attention to both of my sites. I feel honored to be included as a resource for Reformed teaching alongside the many fine resources one can find on Monergism.com.

I love music and write songs on guitar. I'm in the process of trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life (maybe go back to seminary, or keep working while getting an unaccredited degree?)... anyway, I'm not as serious as I sound here-- I'm actually quite silly, quite often :)

How would you describe yourself theologically?

I'm a Reformed Baptist, who is currently re-thinking my views on cessationism vs continuationism. I used to lean towards a more Arminian view in my theology, though my holding to these beliefs I think was the result of not having examined my theology very thoroughly. For a time I was involved in the charismatic movement, though I had problems and questions about charismatic theology during my time of involvement with it. Blogging, reading reformed resources on the web, re-reading key portions of the Bible and reading some books helped to convert me to a reformed theological viewpoint (I believe the "doctrines of grace" or TULIP). I am not a paedobaptist, and I'm not sure that my views on church government are developed enough for me to know if I'm reformed or not in that area. I believe that God is good and very gracious and that He saves me by His grace alone, from beginning to end.

Who is the greatest theologian in the last 2000 years? (Besides Biblical People!)

Jesus Christ

What is your web-address?

http://jordansview.blogspot.com

Alexander M Jordan's Blog

Knowing Revelation: Return to Your First Love

At my church today, pastor Ed Moore preached the first message in what will be a series of messages he plans to teach from the book of Revelation. Our pastor humbly admitted that his knowledge of eschatology (the study of last things) has been a weak area in his preaching ministry. Yet he also said he has been doing his homework in order to remedy this gap in his knowledge, and that he might preach more wisely and effectively in this area. He recognizes that s… Continue

Posted on October 22, 2009 at 4:54pm —

Inspiration and Idols

Yesterday it was my birthday. I hung one more year on the line... Paul Simon

So maybe on my birthday I ought to have been out celebrating, or doing something a little special, but instead I stayed home all day (I had asked for the day off from work). How did I celebrate my birthday? Well, I spent a good deal of time just cleaning around the house and getting things organized in my home office. Also I managed to have an daylong argument with my wife about keeping the hou… Continue

Posted on June 9, 2009 at 1:00pm —

Blips on the Blogosphere 20- Post-Christian America?

There's been a lot of press and discussion lately about the United States as a "post-Christian" nation.

President Obama's phrase, "we are no longer just a Christian nation", spoken during a keynote address Obama gave in June 2006, later generated much controversy during his presidential campaign. Obama has frequently reiterated this view, including just 10 days ago in… Continue

Posted on April 16, 2009 at 10:45pm — 3 Comments

Watchblogging Revisited

In a recent post titled Evil as Entertainment, Reformed blogger Tim Challies takes certain watchblogs to task for harping on evil so much that they neglect to point out what is good and true. He feels such blogs may be the equivalent of a "spiritualized form of YouTube", in that they present evil as a form of entertainment. Reading his piece, I found myself convicted that I have indeed sometimes read certain blog a… Continue

Posted on April 12, 2009 at 8:34pm — 7 Comments

The New Calvinism- Picking Up Where I Left Off

Back in November of 2006, I began writing a series examining Arminianism vs Calvinism (Reformed) theology. At the time, I had already become convinced that the Calvinistic position was the more biblically accurate, but I was still working through all its theological implications, as well as trying to answer from scripture the Arminian objections.

So as I began writing the series, my purpose w… Continue

Posted on March 27, 2009 at 11:54am —

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At 9:31am on January 23, 2009, ScottL said…: Hi Alex. It's been a while since we last communicated. I've been slowly working through a new series here on Theologica on cessationism and continuationism of miracles, healings, signs, wonders, etc. Thought you might be interested in interacting with the articles and commenters. Here is a link to the first article.

Thanks
Scott

At 4:53pm on January 18, 2009, CJ said…: Just found your ReformingChristianity.com site and as I'm looking to read up more on the Refomed faith it looks like it will help me a lot.

Thanks for making this available!

At 8:06pm on December 17, 2008, Kim said…: Merry Christmas Alex

At 8:38pm on November 3, 2008, Kim said…: It's good to see you hanging around and posting again.

At 7:31pm on September 2, 2008, J. Matthew Barnes said…: That would be just fine if you'd like to copy my comment!

At 5:42pm on August 31, 2008, H said…: Hi Alex,

Just a note to let you know I appreciate your thoughts and ideas, and your thoughtful, reflective tone. I would like to add you to my friends list, if I may.

Blessings.

At 3:42pm on June 7, 2008, Lisa Robinson said…: To answer your question, both. My passion is for christians to truly worship God and to truly know the God whom they worship as He has revealed himself in scripture. So understanding what scripture says is key, for myself first then training others. I am not sure how that will shake out in terms of full time ministry but God does.

At 1:52pm on June 7, 2008, Lisa Robinson said…: Hi Alex. I appreciate your thoughts very much and find some commonalities. I went through a paradigm shift a couple of years ago from word of faith/charismatic/third wave to reformed thinking in my theology as I re-examined scripture. It's funny how that happens.

I also am a musician or used to be, play keyboards and a little guitar. I've written music and used to be on the praise team in my charismatic days. I still sing, though. Now am utilizing my teaching gifts and headed to DTS this fall. I really hear what you're saying about the whole direction thing. It's funny how that happens, too.

So stay tuned in. He'll make sure you end up where you need to be.

At 2:09pm on June 5, 2008, Michael Patton said…: Got it.

At 8:19pm on June 2, 2008, Jack said…: Enjoyed your input, here at Theologica. I've just recently discovered what " Reformed Baptist" is. I used to think it meant that they'd quit smoking behind the church between S.S. and morning worship service.
I've discovered "Founders.org", recently, but haven't found any individuals to converse with. I've been unable to locate either an independent or SBC church, that. isn't "majoring in the minors." Nearest Reformed Baptist church is about 40 miles away.