From One We Can Judge The Rest

Christian Alchemy....What?

2010-01-07T23:42:00.000-05:00

Daniel Gorman, regarding my last post, stated that: "You list "immutability" as an attribute of God; however, you do not list "mutability" as an attribute of man. The attributes you do list are all affected by man's essential mutability. For example, immortality is not an essential attribute of man. However, in his essential mutability, mortal man puts on immortality (1 Cor. 15:52, 53)." He

Join the Merry Gang of Fools!

2010-01-04T01:32:00.000-05:00

Anybody who reads my blog should have ascertained by this point that my regard for natural, unaided human reason as it relates to theological knowledge is not very high. So, indulge me in a little thought experiment to show you why. Jesus is “Theanthropos”, meaning, both God and man. Plain and simple. (Well, maybe not so simple.) Now, some attributes of God are (but are not limited to):

A New Year's Morning Prayer

2010-01-01T00:25:00.000-05:00

Of old thou hast laid the foundation of the earth : and the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou shalt endure; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed : but thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. May we rejoice, that, while men "die, the Lord liveth; that, while all creatures are found broken reeds and broken cisterns, he is the

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T22:07:00.002-05:00

Wishing all a merry Christmas, and a happy New Year! From: Susan, Drew, & Benjamin

The Entropy of Passion. Why?

2009-12-21T03:11:00.000-05:00

What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead. For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. And the

A Thanksgiving Evening Prayer....

2009-11-26T17:00:00.000-05:00

In the name of the +Father, and of the +Son, and of the +Holy Ghost; Amen.O Lord, our Governor, how excellent is thy name in all the world, thou that hast set thy glory above the heavens! What is man, that thou art mindful of him, and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Thou makest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands, and thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. O

Have A Happy, Blessed, and Safe Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T01:34:00.003-05:00

A Thanksgiving morning prayer...In the name of the +Father, and of the +Son, and of the +Holy Ghost; Amen.Most gracious God, by whose unspeakable mercy we are again permitted to present the annual tribute of our thanks and praise, we bless thee for the continual manifestations of thy goodness to us and to all the children of men. By thy wisdom, O Lord, thou hast founded the earth ; by

For the Few of You Who Read My Blog...

2009-11-18T11:48:00.004-05:00

Please excuse the fact that I haven't written anything on the blog as of recent, for I and my family are in the midst of a little personal turmoil.I don't want to get into a real deep explanation right now, all for the main reason that we're not exactly sure what the problem is at the moment. All I can really say is that my two year old son is having some issues and is going through the

The Document That Set the World Ablaze

2009-10-31T07:00:00.001-04:00

497 Years ago today a learned monk of the Augustinian order named Martin Luther nailed a document called The 95 Theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. The world has never been the same! Here is that document, and the hymn of the Reformation: A Mighty Fortress!+Soli+Deo+GloriaDisputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgencesby Dr. Martin Luther (1517

The Occult, Ghosts, Satan, and All Hallow's Eve

2009-10-27T16:29:00.008-04:00

There is a thin veil between this world and another, and that if this veil were torn, we would be witness to the most epic scene of good verses evil beyond what mere human imagination and artistic abilities could ever depict. In some cases we would see angels restraining the arms of devils, protecting us from the full onslaught of demonic malice, and in other cases we would find angels letting

What Will Trigger the Economic Collapse?

2009-10-08T14:25:00.004-04:00

I don't know?For those who really want an attempt at answering the unanswerable check these two links out:http://theburningplatform.com/groups/quinns-daily-dose-of-reality/discussions/fingers-of-instability-2http://www.zerohedge.com/article/how-currency-devaluation-can-be-bad-thingFor everyone else as clueless as me, read on....What could trigger the economic collapse? No one knows for sure, but

Two Sermons Addressing the Ever-Increasing Lutheran Flight to Eastern Orthodoxy and the Theology of the Cross

2009-10-02T17:00:00.001-04:00

What follows are two very well done Gospel sermons addressing the odd phenomenon of Lutheran Pastors abandoning, and in many cases bewildering, their congregation, let alone abandoning the pure doctrine of the Lutheran Confessions to head east. These sermons are a great explanation of what being a theologian of the cross is all about.FOR THOSE WHO DIDN’T SWIMRev. Albert Collver, Ph.D.Pastor, Hope

All Hail Caesar!

2009-09-29T15:34:00.008-04:00

Perhaps you've seen this video recently:Here are the lyrics:Mmm, mmm, mmm, Barack Hussein ObamaHe said all should lend a hand to make the country strong againMmm, mmm, mmm, Barack Hussein ObamaHe said we must be fair today, equal work means equal pay.Mmm, mmm, mmm, Barack Hussein ObamaHe said take a stand, make sure everyone gets a chanceMmm, mmm, mmm, Barack Hussein ObamaHe said red, yellow,

Why I'm Fond of Bible Translations Whose Source Text is the Ecclesiastical Text

2009-09-20T23:20:00.010-04:00

I was going to write something on why I personally prefer what is known and referred to as the "Ecclesiastical Text", "and which is also known as the Byzantine Text, the Majority Text, or the Textus Receptus" and its relationship to the plethora of translations of God's Word, and what those translations depend upon as their source text.The argument for the Ecclesiastical Text is rather simple:

Yes, the Citizens in the Kingdom of the Left Hand Are Concerned

2009-09-13T22:59:00.021-04:00

***Update: It seems the numbers of 1.5 million might have been a tad-bit overblown. Here is a much more reasonable and conservative estimate at the conservative compendium blog. The actual attendance could be anywhere between 240,000 to possibly 500,000 people (check out the comments on the article also). The voting public in America, at least according to this website, is approximately 130

A Sermon from Pr. Stuart Wood: Romans 6:3 -11 -- Dead to Sin

2009-09-09T20:23:00.005-04:00

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.Dear Brethren in Christ, the Holy Scriptures use three terms in regards to our great salvation – justification, sanctification, and glorification. Justification has to do with the fact that we have been saved in time past. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” (Eph. 2:8).

Some Thoughts About Labor Day

2009-09-05T23:23:00.009-04:00

With labor day approaching, I began wondering where this holiday began in the first place. I've also been thinking about those who do not have a job, like myself, are feeling about an overwhelmingly dry jobs market. And, in summation, what does our employment status mean in relationship to our Christian faith. Oh, and did I ever tell you what a scatter brain I can be? (Sheesh!)A Brief History of

This Is Sad

2009-08-31T21:33:00.007-04:00

(**Update**It seems I have created a little bit of controversy in this post, and I do want to make one thing abundantly clear:)I just want to repeat, once again, that I have no authority to excommunicate or anything of the sort, nor have I once said that Sen. Kennedy is eternally lost by the powers invested in me, etc., (I am but a beggar in need of Christ's righteousness as well). But in Sen.

The Circularity of Scientism

2009-08-19T19:53:00.006-04:00

On my post, Why I Lean Towards Traducianism, I received an interesting and extremely telling comment by an evident atheist.His response was pedantic and condescending in tone, but he laid out his argument against the soul by saying:...I have often wondered how anybody could be stupid enough to believe in a soul, which is invisible and has exactly zero evidence for it.I guess there's nothing too

Why I Lean Towards Traducianism

2009-08-17T23:46:00.005-04:00

If anyone has ever wondered about where our souls come from or how they are made, I believe Traducianism may just be the best answer.What is Traducianism you ask?According to the Christian Cyclopedia, Traducianism is the:View that the soul* of a new infant is generated from the souls of its parents. Many prefer this view to creationism* because they feel that it helps to account for transmission

A Thought on Eschatology and the Endtimes...

2009-07-13T21:43:00.005-04:00

...I know, I know, latching onto headlines as some revelation of the end-times might put me in the category of "fringe", but I can't seem to help myself lately. Maybe it's the fact that I'm laid-off and am watching too much news as of recent (this is most likely the reason). Or maybe it's the fact that I take a look at this web-site www.iamned.com on a daily basis and see nothing but dismal news

The Pacific: The Trailer

2009-06-26T21:24:00.003-04:00

For anyone who has seen and enjoyed the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers like myself, be prepared for the next series, The Pacific.It is produced by the same duo who produced BoB, two relatively unknown guys...I think the ones name is...ah...Tom Hanks and the other is...oh, what's his name...Spa...Spi-...oh yeah Steven Spielberg.Obviously this is set in the time frame of the Pacific Theater of

Check This Out...

2009-06-25T21:53:00.004-04:00

Concordia Publishing House (CPH) is offering a great feature on their website.Books on demand!There are some good titles on here, some of which are out of print. Please don't miss the opportunity!Here is the link....

The Nation State of Israel Really Has No True Friends in the World

2009-06-13T20:38:00.013-04:00

(This guy seriously needs a dictionary.) Here are two ridiculous quotes: "Them Jews ain't going to let [President Obama] talk to me. I told my baby daughter that he'll talk to me in five years when he's a lame duck, or in eight years when he's out of office...They will not let him to talk to somebody who calls a spade what it is.""Obama does what his Jew owners tell him to do. Jews captured

How About That!

2009-06-13T20:19:00.003-04:00

It seems that I'm one of the "blogs of the week" on Issues Etc. Thanks Jeff & Pr. Wilken for the honor!You can listen to the podcast right below.

Brilliant Words From C.P. Krauth on the Schizophrenic Nature of the Anglican Church

2009-06-11T13:52:00.010-04:00

The Conservative Reformation and Its Theology, by Charles Porterfield Krauth is a Lutheran Classic, and a must read for all Christians.Pretty much all of the evangelical hodge-podge that is American Christianity and it's various forms ultimately finds its root in one place: Episcopalianism.In the founding of our country the New Englander Congregationalists were worried that Virginia, the largest

The Slacker Generation Will Kill Us All With Indifference and Apathy

2009-06-04T21:59:00.005-04:00

(Cheer up, it's not that bad!)I originally found this article by chance. It perfectly describes my generation, and why Americas future is bleak to say the least. I'll let the article speak for itself (just keep in mind this was written in 2007, before all this economic mess came along).August 17, 2007Do Americans care if America ends? By Nancy LevantIt's an interesting question, and one

I'm One of The Crowd Now

2009-06-03T09:49:00.004-04:00

(okay, so it's not this bad....yet!)It would seem that there is about 13.7 million people unemployed in America at the moment giving us a current unemployment rate of 8.6% (which is sure to go up). A sad number indeed.Well, you can say it's 13.7 million and one now, as I reluctantly join the ranks of the jobless.I was laid-off due to lack of work on 5-8-09, and I'm afraid the company I once

Bread Kills - A Little Humor On a Wednesday Morning

2009-05-06T09:48:00.003-04:00

(I got this from a website called monster-island. Anyway, this just shows when statisticians use cross-correlation to point out a causal relationship between one thing and another, they let our minds make the connection, and subsequently we do the work for them. However, correlation is not causation. Even if something is remotely related to another thing, that doesn't necessarily mean that it

Dawkins: Fastidious Researcher Can't (or Won't) Quote In Context

2009-05-01T10:10:00.006-04:00

(Seriously, much of the "new-atheist" crowd champion this guy as their leader-extraordinaire; however, if this guy can't even quote in context or correctly cite his sources how can the rest of his work, let alone his opinions be trusted. Read this article from over at Christianity Today-Australia, by Bill Muehlenberg on how Mr. Dawkins, fastidious researcher, makes a part Frankenstein, part

From One Ponzi Scheme We Can Explain The Rest

2009-04-27T15:20:00.002-04:00

The Church and Culture: Tension, Not Homogenization

2009-04-27T09:14:00.005-04:00

When the advertising campaign for your Church is considered to racy for secular elementary schools, then maybe it's time to change focus. After all, isn't one of the goals of the Church to have the world transformed by the power of the Gospel, and not the culture conforming the Church to it.Listen, I know sex sells, and for me to push those old-fashioned ideas of preaching the law and Gospel from

Something Every Westerner Should Pay Attention To

2009-04-22T16:57:00.000-04:00

Dead Bread, A Disturbing Trend

2009-04-21T08:25:00.004-04:00

(Hat-tip to Gregory Jackson over at his blog for the heads-up on this blog post from Herescope. It hits the proverbial "nail" squarely on its head.)The Scandal and Malnutrition of Sermons for SaleBy Pastor Jeffrey L. WhittakerI remember sitting in a popular restaurant chain with some friends several years ago, when the waitress came to take our order. One of my friends, when asked what kind of

Reason's Indigestion ~ Day 8

2009-04-15T12:50:00.004-04:00

Today we shall look at Luther's fifth thesis in the Heidelberg Disputation, which states:The works of men are thus not mortal sins (we speak of works which are apparently good), as though they were crimes.Oops! It seems I did thesis six before doing thesis five, and subsequently labeled it thesis five as well. Please note the correct order (which makes more sense) when reading through these

A Harry Kalas Tribute

2009-04-14T09:04:00.000-04:00

Harry Kalas, 1936-2009, Philadelphia Legend

2009-04-14T08:25:00.007-04:00

I'm feeling sad and very nostalgic today.In Philadelphia, and more specifically regarding the Philadelphia Phillies and their respective play-by-play caller Harry Kalas, the two to most Philadelphians are synonymous. As is known by many, Philadelphia sports fans are particularly a rabid breed. To the stalwarts and the faithful in an otherwise "championship-challenged" city, Harry Kalas was a "

He is Risen Indeed! - Scripture and Prayer

2009-04-12T17:00:00.000-04:00

(john xx. 19-31.)19Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD. 21Then said Jesus to them again,

He is Risen! - Scripture and Prayer

2009-04-12T09:30:00.007-04:00

(john xx. 1-18.) 1The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 2Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. 3Peter therefore went

A Good Friday Prayer ~ Evening

2009-04-10T17:00:00.003-04:00

O Thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, the most high over all the earth : thou art the only wise God. Thou art holy in all thy ways ; even the heavens are not clean in thy sight. How shall we come before the Lord, or bow before the high God? Blessed be thy name, thou hast shown us what is good ; we behold the Lamb of God, who is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the

A Good Friday Prayer ~ Morning

2009-04-10T09:43:00.003-04:00

O Thou King eternal, immortal, and invisible! We bless thee for the revelation which thou hast given us, and that in thy word we can view thee as the Father of mercies and the God of all grace. We praise thee for the displays of thy goodness in the productions of nature and the bounties of thy providence; but above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus

A Maundy Thursday Hymn

2009-04-09T08:47:00.003-04:00

Twas On That Dark, That Doleful Nightby: Isaac Watts 'Twas on that dark, that doleful nightWhen powers of earth and hell aroseAgainst the Son of God's delightAnd friends betrayed Him to His foes.Before the mournful scene began,He took the bread and blessed and brake.What love through all His actions ran!What wondrous words of grace He spake!"This Is My body, broke for sin;Receive and eat the

"De-Baptism"...Sorry, Not Possible!

2009-03-30T08:08:00.003-04:00

Atheists in Great Britain are seeking to become "de-baptized".Michael Evans, an atheist, believes infant baptism to be "a form of child abuse". That's right, his parents who most likely treated him with nothing but kindness their entire lives took that early moment, which I'm sure he didn't remember to begin with, to viciously attack them with the cool waters of baptism. Please! Heaven forbid if

A Lutheran and Calvinist Debate on Limited vs. Universal Atonement

2009-03-26T22:55:00.005-04:00

Please visit this link to witness a debate on the (false) Calvinist doctrine of limited atonement vs. the (correct) Lutheran doctrine of universal atonement (objectively offered to all and subjectively received by some, of course).Arguing for the Calvinist side is Frank Turk, an "internet apologist", and, obviously, a Calvinist.Arguing for the Lutheran side is Pr. Stuart Wood, who is one of the

Schwarmer Alert!!!

2009-03-20T13:12:00.004-04:00

Aye-aye-aye! I don't know if this guy's drunk or on drugs, but he's definitely NOT possessed of the Holy Spirit. Don't get me wrong, he's possessed by something (my bet is demons), but not the Holy Spirit.See how long you can stomach it.

First Day of Spring, Finally!!!

2009-03-20T10:07:00.004-04:00

I must admit that my favorite season of the year, by far, has to be autumn, however spring is a close second. It'll be fun to go outdoors regularly again.Have a wonderful spring, and a blessed Easter-tide season to come!Drew

What is "Neo-Calvinism"?

2009-03-20T08:29:00.005-04:00

Here's an interesting article from Time magazine, regarding what is being labeled "Neo-Calvinism".Click here to read the article.

Excommunication and Abortion: The Holy Spirits Best "Last-Ditch" Attempt At Working Repentance

2009-03-19T12:00:00.003-04:00

I've waited some time on posting about this story, mostly because of its controversial nature, but I think there is no easy way to put forth what I'm about to say. First, you may or may not have heard about the story of the nine-year-old Brazilian girl who was abused and raped by her stepfather, which resulted in her impregnation of twins. This simply is a horrible, tragic event which words fail

LCMS's Attempt in Taking Away the Autonomy of the Local Congregation in Indiana

2009-03-18T16:35:00.006-04:00

(This was retrieved as part of an e-mail news letter I subscribe to called Reclaim News written by Rev. Jack Cascione, if you'd like to subscribe, then please e-mail reclaimnews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. I highly recommend it!)Indiana LCMS Pastors Convince Congregations to Relinquish Voter SupremacyRev. Jack Cascione Reclaimnews@earthlink.netSacerdotal LCMS pastors are circulating a Romanist

On St. Patrick

2009-03-17T08:55:00.003-04:00

+ Pádraig of Ireland, Bishop and Missionary + 17 March AD 466Pádraig (Patrick, Padraic), one of the best-known missionary saints, was born to a Christian family in southwest Britain around the year 389. While he was a teenager, raiders captured and took him to Ireland. There, he was forced to serve as a herdsman.After six years he escaped and found his way, home, and then traveled to a

The Religion of Peace!

2009-03-16T08:46:00.004-04:00

Come one, come all, and read about what these "English?" adherents to the "religion of peace" did to this heathen infidel who dared to speak about those peace-loving Islamists.Read about it in this article....

Evangelicalism Sunk? Say it Aint So!

2009-03-11T08:26:00.009-04:00

(*Update*) Here the InternetMonk blog posts that started this whole thing.In addition, Todd Wilken of Issues Etc., has done an interview with the author of "The Coming Evangelical Collapse", Michael Spencer. Give it a listen!Wow! Here is some "glass-is-half-full" positive news about American Evangelicalism from Michael Spencer, columnist for the Christian Science Monitor, he says:"We are on the

Reason's Indigestion ~ Day 7

2009-03-10T16:19:00.012-04:00

Today we look at thesis five of the Heidelberg Disputation, it states: The works of God (we speak of those which he does through man) are thus not merits, as though they were sinless. It is here we delve deeper into how God works through man, and, more especially how these works of God relate to the

Five Minutes With Luther

2009-03-10T12:30:00.000-04:00

Bible Passage:Gal 3:10For as many as are of the works of the Law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continues not in all things which are written in the book of the Law to do them. Gal. 3:10. * * *Here we see that the curse is, as it were, a flood swallowing up whatsoever is without Abraham; that is to say, without faith and the promise of the blessing of

Garden of Eden Found?!

2009-03-10T08:28:00.005-04:00

I know stuff like this usually turns out to be something other than what they originally thought, or a hoax of some sort, but considering where they found this excavation site and the similarities with Biblical history, and also the advanced nature of the people who crafted these stones considering the time frame, there might be something to this supposed "Garden of Eden" find. You can get more

Five Minutes with Luther

2009-03-09T15:04:00.002-04:00

(This is from the website LCMS sermons; you can get this sent to your e-mail everyday if you wish.)Bible Passage:Gal 3:9So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. Gal. 3:9. * * *All the weight and force of this passage lies in the words, "With faithful Abraham." For he puts a plain difference between Abraham and Abraham. As if we said, 'There is a working and a

I'm Sorry..........

2009-03-09T12:52:00.004-04:00

Please excuse the appearance of my blog, as I am reassembling it after a colossal blunder.If you run a blog on blogger, and, for some reason you get the idea to download one of those free templates made independently by other users on sites other than blogger, and you happen to know nothing about code, like myself, don't even attempt to install it.That is, unless, you like to rebuild your blog

Ahhh...Spring is in the Air!

2009-03-09T08:10:00.003-04:00

....

2009-03-06T10:27:00.004-05:00

This is Fr. Daniel Hackney's response to the article I wrote about him and his turn toward the Eastern Orthodox Church: I am Father Daniel Hackney. Drew I would like to commend you for your zeal for the faith in relativistic times such as these. I discern that you are a man of conviction, thus I will invest this time in reply to your posting. However if you or anyone would like to talk further,

Daily Reading from the Book of Concord

2009-03-06T08:42:00.004-05:00

..An excerpt from the Large Catechism; The Sacrament of the Altar, by Dr. Martin Luther-75] But if you say: What, then, shall I do if I cannot feel such distress or experience hunger and thirst for the Sacrament? Answer: For those who are so minded that they do not realize their condition I know no better counsel than that they put their hand into their bosom to ascertain whether they also have

Poor Cat!

2009-03-04T12:59:00.004-05:00

..This New Hampshire cat is perhaps among the world's ugliest. As a matter of fact his name is "Ugly Bat Boy, Uggs for short".With a name like that, the poor cat never had a chance!Now, I might be strange (and believe me, according to my wife that's an understatement) but I think he's kind of cute......in an ugly way.(World's Ugliest Cat)..

Church! Your Doing It Wrong!

2009-03-03T11:43:00.003-05:00

..This is a beautiful interior shot of Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, isn't it exquisite?The church leaders in hope of outreach to (I don't know, atheists? communists?, etc.?), has planned for the churches bells to ring out a jammin' version of John Lennon's, Imagine.However, the stodgy powers that be want to stifle this church from rockin' out. Bummer dude!What's the matter with those guys,

Odd Phenomena: Anatomy of a Lapsed Lutheran

2009-03-02T10:26:00.018-05:00

..(This story was originally found in the "Toledo Blade" publication:)Meet Rev. (or I guess now Father) Daniel Hackney.He is not what would be considered a "high-rank" Lutheran converting over to the Eastern Orthodox tradition so to speak, however, his case does give us an object lesson into how the deep-roots of heterodoxy in ones past can easily influence one to stray from true apostolic

Have you read...

2009-03-01T21:29:00.008-05:00

.....this interesting article that provides pagan insight into the 1st Cent. Christians as given in their own words? It was edited and compiled by Stephen C. Lomax. Take a look, and you might learn something new!The Christians as the Romans Saw Themby: Stephen C. Lomax September, 2008, a study of the Epistle to the Romans was begun. On the first week, pastor touched on preparatory matters and

Huh? Missouri-Conservative?!

2009-02-27T11:51:00.009-05:00

..In a blog post from the religion editor of the Washington Post, Julia Duin makes an interesting, albeit naively humorous comment regarding the decline in congregational attendance across many "main-line" denominations, she says specifically in reference to the LCMS:"...the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (down 1.44 percent)...The Missouri Synod loss is a surprise in that conservative groups

All Hail the King!

2009-02-26T15:05:00.004-05:00

America if you want a king, you can have a him, but first heed these words of warning: “This will be the behavior of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them for his own chariots and to be his horsemen, and some will run before his chariots. He will appoint captains over his thousands and captains over his fifties, will set some to plow his ground and reap his

Just because....

2009-02-25T16:47:00.002-05:00

I don't know why, but this makes me laugh!..

25 Errors of the Modern Evangelicals

2009-02-23T13:32:00.008-05:00

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A Field Ripe For the Harvest...God Help Us!...

2009-02-19T10:26:00.004-05:00

*(This is just a tad bit alarming, yet nevertheless the reality we face....)The Radicals Among usLast May, Philadelphians were stunned when police officer Stephen Liczbinski was shot in cold blood during an altercation with burqa-wearing robbers. But that murder, and other recent violent acts in the city, has its roots in a form of Islam being taught in our prisons — and being funded by Middle

Reason's Indigestion~Day 6

2009-02-17T09:24:00.009-05:00

* Today we'll examine the fourth thesis of the Heidelberg Disputation, it states: Although the works of God always seem unattractive and appear evil, they are nevertheless really eternal merits. If the last thesis jarred your head a bit, this one should definitely put many wrinkles in the old noodle. This

Theology of the Cross - Book Review

2009-02-16T09:06:00.006-05:00

..(This book review is by Gregory Jackson, from the Ichabod, the Glory Has Departed Blog; looks like an extremely interesting read.)The Theology of the Cross:Reflections on His Cross and OursDaniel M. DeutschlanderNorthwestern Publishing House, 283 pages, paperback, $17.99.Book review by Gregory L. Jackson, PhDProfessor Daniel Deutschlander was loved and respected by his students at Northwestern

On St. Valentine, from over at Aardvark Alley...

2009-02-14T21:21:00.005-05:00

+ Saint Valentine, Martyr + 14 February AD 270Details of ancient Christianity are sketchy since for much of the Church's early years, it was a crime to be a Christian and records were hidden or kept purposely incomplete to protect believers. Thus, the story of Saint Valentine, as well as those of many others ancient believers, must be pieced together from fragmentary evidence.Some ancient

Have You Ever Checked Out...

2009-02-13T08:32:00.006-05:00

...Pr. David Jay Webber's excellent confessional Lutheran internet resource called Lutheran Theology Web Site. If you never have, then you're really depriving yourself of good and sound teachings from a multitude of sources found all over the web.Read and enjoy!

Have you read...

2009-02-10T08:37:00.000-05:00

...Pr. Stuart Wood's insightful articles based on Seigbert W. Becker's, The Foolishness of God? This book along with these seven articles give a great introduction into the Lutheran understanding of reasons rightful place. Read and enjoy!Christian Faith versus Human Reason by: Pr. Stuart Wood (This article is republished with the authors consent)The Priority of Faith It is a privilege for me

Reason's Indigestion~Day 5

2009-02-09T09:30:00.000-05:00

Today we will examine thesis 3 of the Heidelberg Disputation: Thesis 3 states that:Although the works of man always appear attractive and good, they are nevertheless likely to be mortal sins. Alright, at this moment I believe I've heard a "ker-plunk" in the reasoning portion of the blogosphere's collective mind. I can imagine people (even Christians mind you) saying that, "This isn't true,

Warning! This Story is Not For the Faint of Heart

2009-02-06T08:27:00.000-05:00

(The article I'm quoting from was written by Christine Armario, a writer for the Associated Press, on 2-5-09.)Beside what's most obviously horrifying about this tragic event, is the shock, dismay, and contempt of those on the "pro-choice" side of the argument have towards this particular abortion practitioner, without seriously considering where their dogma leads. Here's the first part of the

Have you read...

2009-02-05T08:35:00.000-05:00

...This excellent article by Pr. Stuart Wood called: Taking the Mask off Calvinism The Danger of Human Reason by: Pr. Stuart Wood (This article is republished with the author's consent) Dear brethren of the ELCR, we live in a dangerous time. Today, more than ever before, Satan is trying to wipe true Christianity off the face of the map. We know that he cannot ultimately accomplish that, but we

Reason's Indigestion~Day 4

2009-02-04T09:15:00.001-05:00

Today we look at Luther's second thesis of the Heidelberg Disputation, it states: Thesis 2: "Much less can human works which are done over and over again with the aid of natural precepts, so to speak, lead to that end." What does this mean? Well, in reference to the first thesis, which states: "The law of God, the most salutary doctrine of life, cannot advance man on his way to righteousness,

A Movement 10 Years Too Late

2009-02-03T09:10:00.000-05:00

Alright get a load of this:"After a two-year study, the congregation decided a satellite ministry might work. They also thought about different ways in which to present the gospel and came up with an approach that Hunter refers to as “casual about church; serious about God.” “We studied our culture: its movement away from church and its movement toward community and the desire to get together at

Have you read...

2009-02-02T09:55:00.000-05:00

A Brief Study: What Does This Mean?by: Stephen C. LomaxExodus 4:24-26 ~ circumcision of the son Even after many readings, some Bible verses and passages are obscure and seem to stand isolated from the larger narrative, like an unexpected intruder. One such text is from the Old Testament -- Exodus 4:24-26. (v.24) And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the LORD met him, and sought to

Issues Etc. ~ Medieval Scholasticism

2009-01-30T12:54:00.001-05:00

As is explained in the conversation between Issues Etc., host Todd Wilken and his guest, Dr. Matt Phillips of Concordia University Nebraska, one can't really understand Roman Catholic theology without first understanding the philosophy of Aristotle.Likewise, and in turn, one can't truly understand Luther and his diametric opposition to Medieval Scholasticism unless he first understands Luther's

Reason's Indigestion~Day 3

2009-01-26T10:02:00.001-05:00

Today we examine Luther's first thesis of the Heidelberg Disputation:Thesis 1: "The law of God, the most salutary doctrine of life, cannot advance man on his way to righteousness, but rather hinders him."The Law of God is good. It tells us how our heart should be towards our neighbor and towards God Himself. However, when we examine our hearts by God's Law we not only see it accusing us of our

Reason's Indigestion ~ Day 2

2009-01-25T08:50:00.001-05:00

Okay, in reference to the Heidelberg Disputation, if there's a wrong way to do theology, then what is the right way? Well, to answer that question one would have to refer back to the theologian of glory as being just but one path a theologian can take, the incorrect path mind you. Yet, before we can supply any answer about the right path some more things must first be explored a little more

I Knew It!

2009-01-23T16:28:00.000-05:00

Who said dogs don't go to heaven?

A Little End of the Week Humor

2009-01-23T15:56:00.000-05:00

Obama Ad Nauseum

2009-01-20T11:20:00.000-05:00

Happy Inauguration Day!***God Help Us!

Reason's Indigestion ~ Day 1

2009-01-14T08:48:00.001-05:00

In surveying Luther's theses of the Heidelberg Disputation, three things come to mind: counter-intuition, reason over turned, and mental stumbling blocks. When one reads them, as was the intent of its author, one can't help but feel frustrated by the seeming "il-logic" behind them. However, when one accepts these theses true, as any Christian should (considering how closely they're aligned with