Saturday, April 14, 2007
I have returned ... however, they all will not be on 'theology.' I will do my best to write about things that are of a different nature ... political ... personal ... etc.
So, I have written this to let you know that I am alive ... and will posting very soon ...
Also, check out the new links ...
Friday, October 27, 2006
Biblical Repentance
A Comparison of 5 Views on Theology (part 6)
My view will be identified as the Theology of Hope
Is There a Covenant of Works?
Covenant Theology:
God made a conditional Covenant of Works with Adam as representative for all his posterity. A Promise of life was offered on a probationary status. If Adam had kept the covenant he would have merited eternal life. Adam broke the Covenant of Works and merited eternal death for his posterity.
Historic Dispensationalism:
Most believe there was no Covenant of Works with Adam in the Garden of Eden.
Progressive Dispensationalism:
Same as HD
New Covenant Theology:
Many disagree over what God did establish with man AND if any of what He established is still abiding (i.e. Covenant of Works, etc.). NCT advocates do agree with CT on Adam as a representative for all his posterity. All believe that Adam’s sin was imputed to his posterity. All deny any type of probation or a reward for obedience.
The Theology of Hope:
Same as NCT and would add that a promise of life for obedience is not necessary because they already possessed life. Calling this relationship a Covenant of Works tends to remove grace from the picture. The Scriptures never tell us that Adam was called to earn salvation.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Video promos for the DGM Conferance
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John Piper
Why this topic? (4 min)
What is the nature of postmodernism? (3 min)
What are some effects of postmodernism? (4 min)
Why you should come to this conference (8 min)
Mark Driscoll
Emerging vs. Emergent
Seeker vs. Missional—Part One
Seeker vs. Missional—Part Two
Biblical Principles and Cultural Methods
Style in Ministry
The Importance of Theology
The Need for Cultural Immersion
Relating to Sinners
Developing Young Leaders in the Church
Church Planting, Innovation, and Male Leadership
Cultural Values and the Preaching of Repentance
Christian Culture vs. Biblical Culture
The Decline of Denominations
Worldliness and Culture
Issues of Worldliness
The Messiness of the Church
The Church Creating Culture
Tim Keller
The Scripture as Foundation
Is the Bible Culturally Conditioned?
Missional vs. Evangelistic
Is Redeemer Church ‘Emergent’?
Characteristics of a Missional Church
Preaching and the Missional Church
Being Salt & Light in Culture
The Gospel, Moralism, and Irreligion
The Importance of Doctrine
Theological Training
Publicity and Redeemer Church
David Wells
The Intrusiveness of Culture
Postmodernity Defined
Religious Pluralism in America
Emergent vs. Traditional and Seeker
Intellectual vs. Popular Postmodernism
The "Autonomous Self"
Church Consumerism - Part One
Church Consumerism - Part Two
On Technology
Worldliness Defined
On Preaching
Suffering and the Church
Audio for the DGM Conferance (Sep. 29 – Oct. 1, 06)
The following is right from their web site:
The Supremacy of Christ and Joy in a Postmodern World
John Piper
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The Supremacy of Christ and Truth in a Postmodern World
Voddie Baucham
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The Supremacy of Christ and the Gospel in a Postmodern World
Tim Keller
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The Supremacy of Christ and the Church in a Postmodern World
Mark Driscoll
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Speaker Panel
Justin Taylor, Voddie Baucham, John Piper, Don Carson, David Wells
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The Supremacy of Christ and Love in a Postmodern
Don Carson
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A Conversation with the Pastors
Justin Taylor, John Piper, Tim Keller, Mark Driscoll
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The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World
David Wells
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Friday, October 06, 2006
Connecting Scripture to Sigmund Freud to CS Lewis to John Piper
Well this following paper by Jennifer Romanski falls into that category. In this paper Jennifer compares Lewis, Frued and Piper.
She wrote this for school at UF and has subsequently posted it on her blog, Embracing a Humble Orthodoxy.
It is in three parts, check it out:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
A Comparison of 5 Views on Theology (part 5)
My view will be identified as the Theology of Hope
Is There a Covenant of Redemption?
Covenant Theology:
Yes. The eternal Covenant of Redemption was within the Trinity to effect the election of God’s covenant people.
Historic Dispensationalism:
The general consensus is that there was no eternal Covenant of Redemption within the Trinity, to effect election. Some of the old Dispensationalists did believe in a Covenant of Redemption.
Progressive Dispensationalism:
PD is divided over this subject. Some agree with CT; some agree with HD
New Covenant Theology:
NCT is also divided over this subject. Many NCT enthusiasts prefer Biblical language in reference to any action of God “before time” – the Scripture designates God’s intentions before time as an “eternal purpose which He purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Clearly, before history, God “purposed” to glorify His Son in history
The Theology of Hope:
Would agree with NCT and would add that this eternal purpose is a declaration of the will and purpose of the Triune God toward His chosen people, mediated to us in the Son, attested to in the Holy Scriptures, worked in us by a supernatural moving of the Holy Spirit. This was sealed in the blood of Christ (cf. Acts 20:28) and guaranteed by His resurrection.
A Comparison of 5 Views on Theology (part 4)
The following series is meant for fun only. As the different views are explained, they will be caricatures only. As I express my view (very po-mo of me), it is a way for me to interact with all the different views out there. I invite your feedback on either my views or the traditional views.
My view will be identified as the Theology of Hope
View of God’s Redemptive Work
Covenant Theology:
The covenants revealed in Scripture are different administrations of the Covenant of Grace – they are not separate. All of which were derived from the eternal covenant that the Trinity made in eternity.
1) Covenant of Works (creation) with Adam
2) Covenant of Grace with Christ on behalf of the elect (excluding the covenant of works)
3) Covenant of Redemption (some distinguish between Covenant of Redemption with Christ and Covenant of Grace with the elect)
Historic Dispensationalism:
There are Seven Dispensations which mark off periods of time during which God’s specific demands of man differ.
1) Innocence (pre-Fall)
2) Conscience (Adam)
3) Human Government (Noah)
4) Promise (Abraham)
5) Law (Moses)
6) Grace (Christ’s First Coming)
7) Kingdom (Christ’s Second Coming)
Progressive Dispensationalism:
For PD there are Four Dispensations:
1) Patriarchal (Adam to Mt. Sinai)
2) Mosaic (Mt. Sinai to ascension of Messiah)
3) Ecclesial (Church – Ascension to Second Coming of Christ
4) Zionic (Subdivided into 2 phases – Part 1: Millennium, Part: 2 Eternal State.)
New Covenant Theology:
NCT is divided over this subject.
God’s plan of salvation is revealed and administered through the unfolding of biblical covenants in the flow of redemptive history, not through the theologically deduced system of CT’s Redemption schema. All believe that the Mosaic Covenant was with the nation of Israel alone. The New Covenant is the culmination of God’s redemptive plan and fulfills all preceding Covenants.
The Theology of Hope:
Same as NCT but also agrees with CT that the eternal covenant or purpose is the foundation for God’s redemptive plan.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Tim Keller Speaks on the Tragedy of 9/11
Tim Keller is pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York, NY. They have an amazing e-newletter on church planting and other related issues called The Movement.
The transcript, SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE AND PEACE FOR 9-11 VICTIMS’ FAMILIES (Ground Zero/St Paul’s Chapel) is found at Steve McCoy's blog, Reformissionary.
The White House, who liked it, transcribed it and sent it to the Keller's because president Bush (who was present) asked Karl Rove for a written copy.
For resourses by Tim Keller click HERE.
Monday, October 02, 2006
Do Men and Women Worship Differently?
I believe you will find this post very interesting. It was posted by Bob Kauflin on his blog, Worship Matters.
This post is the second in a series on biblical manhood and womanhood.
The first was on biblical manhood.
Stay tuned for more.