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Tag Archives: theology
No rapture. Jesus isn’t surprised.
Jesus had an answer two millenia ago for those trying to predict the time of his coming: Matthew 24: 36-37 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Evangelicals, Jim Jewell
Tagged Christianity, rapture, second coming, theology
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TV anchors playing theologians on television
Lawrence O’Donnell on MSNBC just had a segment on what appears to be a long-running fued with Fox’s retiring Glenn Beck. It was a silly segment about him criticizing Beck for crying on the air, and Beck mocking O’Donnell for … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jim Jewell, News media
Tagged Christianity, Glenn Beck, Lawrence O'Donnell, theology
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Al Mohler undresses Rob Bell and the theological liberalism of his new book “Love Wins”
In a strong article, Mohler dissects Rob Bell’s noxious attempt to rescue Christianity from the Bible. He writes: Bell’s argument is centered in his affirmation of God’s loving character, but he alienates love from justice and holiness. This is the traditional … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Christianity, Evangelicals, Jim Jewell
Tagged Al Mohler, Christianity, conservative Christians, evangelical leaders, liberalism, Love Wins, Rob Bell, theology
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The meaning of Christmas: Immanuel. God with us
We watched a Christmas special a few days ago that weaved a tale to present the real meaning of Christmas, which for that screenwriter was “caring for one another.” People of all faiths and traditions may tire of the commercialism … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Christmas, Holidays, Jim Jewell
Tagged Christianity, Christmas, holidays, Immanuel, meaning of Christmas, theology
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The Search for Everyday Wisdom
Ever wake up realizing that what you really need for the week ahead is wisdom? If not, then you probably don’t have children, you don’t have a spouse or any meaningful relationships, you don’t face job challenges, you have endless … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jim Jewell, Virtue
Tagged 12, 12 stone church, Character, Christianity, Kevin Myers, theology, wisdom
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A leading Christian ethicist gives us big reasons to care for creation
“Prior to the emergence of the modern environmental movement in the 1960s,” writes Mercer University professor and Christian ethicist David Gushee, “Western Christianity had lost touch with the resources for a creation care ethic that were present within the Bible … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Creation Care, Environment, Ethics, Jim Jewell
Tagged Christian ethics, Christianity, creation care, Environment, evangelical leaders, theology
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What is the role of followers of Christ in the public arena?
As we close in on an important election day it is a good time to ask this question: What is the role of individual followers of Christ in the public arena? By this I do not mean solutions presented by … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Church and State, Compassion Ministries, Creation Care, Culture, Environment, Ethics, Evangelicals, Family, Homosexual Issues, Jim Jewell, Philosophy, Politics, Pro-life, Social services, Virtue, War and Peace
Tagged Character, Christian leaders, Christianity, Church and State, creation care, evangelical leaders, family, international aid, politics, pro-life, social justice, theology
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What’s More Important Than Biblical Literacy?
Polls show that knowledge of the Bible is dropping like a rock in America–even in the churches. That’s a huge problem, of course, but the biggest problem, says Scripture Union USA president Whitney Kuniholm, isn’t biblical illiteracy but the decline … Continue reading
50 Leaders of the Evangelical Generation: #13 J.I. Packer. Wise Counselor
[I am working on a project that may become a book on the most influential evangelicals leaders of our generation, since 1976, and the impact they’ve had on the church and their times. I will introduce them briefly on this … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian leaders, evangelical leaders, theology
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Leaders of the Evangelical Generation #1: Carl F. H. Henry
[I am working on a project that may become a book on the most influential evangelicals leaders of our generation, since 1976, and the impact they’ve had on the church and their times. I will introduce them briefly on this … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian leaders, conservative Christians, evangelical leaders, theology
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