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son, husband, father

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Evangelical

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

Alton Brown

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Controlling God - the Fatal Attraction of Theology

It is fear of falling into the hands of God that makes us so eager to get things reduced to a formula. We feel that if we can learn the “secret” of salvation or the “steps” into the blessed life, we can control our future and (though we would not admit it) control God Himself to a large degree. This saves face and preserves our self-confidence, but it also mutes the voice of power in the gospel and weakens the operations of God in the soul. Only the despairing heart can know the inward witnes… Continue

Posted on April 20, 2009 at 4:16pm — 1 Comment

Al Mohler defends Hitler?

according to some in the nutosphere

Hard to believe, but Al Mohler's post on Michelle Obama (he talked postively about her decision to be a mom in the whitehouse) has made him a defender of Hitler.

Over at Between Two Worlds, (where JT linked to the Revs post),… Continue

Posted on December 2, 2008 at 8:02pm — 1 Comment

A Thanksgiving Prayer that resonates yet today

For another reason, from a different time. Yet, it still holds

We know that by His divine law, nations, like individuals, are subjected to punishments and chastisements in this world. May we not justly fear that the awful calamity .... which now desolates the land may be a punishment inflicted upon us for our presumptuous sins, to the needful end of our national reformation as a whole people?

We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many y… Continue

Posted on November 26, 2008 at 8:27pm — 1 Comment

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ScottL commented on David Arnold Carlson's blog post 'Controlling God - the Fatal Attraction of Theology'

Good quote. As another one said, 'Aslan is no tame lion.'

April 21

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Ratatösk replied to David Arnold Carlson's discussion 'Make a biblical arguement that the best government is small, limited government'

They matter in so far as they are oppressive to people and especially Christ's church. Aren't we told to give them our prayerful attention so that the gospel can go out unhindered?

January 29

Ratatösk replied to David Arnold Carlson's discussion 'Make a biblical arguement that the best government is small, limited government'

I've got a Father, David and you're not him. John and i have been talking for quite a while. If we want to play with each other, then we will. Discussions don't require 'issues.' Relevant to this discussion, self-government ought to proceed any...

January 29

Ratatösk replied to David Arnold Carlson's discussion 'Make a biblical arguement that the best government is small, limited government'

Yeah, you did.

January 29

Thomas Ham replied to David Arnold Carlson's discussion 'Make a biblical arguement that the best government is small, limited government'

Theocracy!

January 29

Ratatösk replied to David Arnold Carlson's discussion 'Make a biblical arguement that the best government is small, limited government'

Its interesting that when Julian the Apostate tried to return the Roman Empire to paganism, he had to mandate that “In every city... numerous hostels should be established that strangers, whether or not of our faith, may experience our philanthrop...

January 29

James Gibbons replied to David Arnold Carlson's discussion 'Make a biblical arguement that the best government is small, limited government'

gotta say, I agree with David Arnold here, John. David Arnold Carlson said:I see that as a scriptural summary of what christians are to do - but I don't see that list as "required" for government. Now John J Travers III said:While some have alr...

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