HYNR: The Doctrine of Hell [Pt. 1]
An Exercise in Refuting False Doctrine In correlation with the launch of Sunnyside's new podcast, I am consolidating my blog with its branding, "Have You Not Read?" Hopefully the content on both media will strengthen the other. Introduction The Doctrine of Hell has...
The Good of Bad Doctrine
Ma Ingalls Remixed I just preached a sermon in which I riffed on Ma Ingalls’ practical observation, “There’s no great loss without some small gain.” Although I failed to remember which book and what context the quote was in, at least I remembered it. The idea I wanted...
The Devil’s Dictionary
A Satirical Romp You may have heard of The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce. This work is easily accessible in the public domain. Bierce was a satirical columnist who labored for decades to produce what could be described as "An American masterpiece of...
Sunday’s Leftovers 8.4.19
Besetting Sins It has quickly become devilishly complicated to speak about "sin" and "grief." Slewfoot's pitching style thrives in his combination of speed and obfuscation. Pitches come so quickly, thrown with such wild windups and wicked spin big time batsmen become...
Weighing Sin
In terms of frequency of mention and passion, it would appear that quite a few other sins are more egregious in God’s eyes than homosexuality.
Defining Sin by God’s Word
Sin is not to be defined by the multifarious human experience, but by the immutable character of God.
Dyslexic Theology
Dog worshipers dominate American Christianity.
There Is Death in the Pot!
Many in desperation grab at the wild ideas of the devil and the world and attempt to feed the hungry sheep. But if there is death in the pot, there is death in the pot, and this must be declared loudly for the good of everyone.
Sunday’s Leftovers 2.10.19
“Swerving around God’s authoritative word means avoiding the only Savior for the world.”
Come to Christ’s Table
What is often obscured from view by the fervent activity and heated debate about social justice is that there will be no righteous community unless Christ reigns there, for He reigns by God’s righteous covenant. It is only at Christ’s table, eating the bread and...