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Resource •      The Pauline Circle, F.F. Bruce, Eerdmans, 1985, p. 58

Today Your Creed Is a Preference As I checked in for an outpatient test at a local hospital last week, the admissions lady…inquired, “What is your religious preference?” I was tempted…to repeat what Jonah said…”I am a Hebrew, ma’am. And I fear the Lord, the God of Heaven….” But that would surely have got me … Continue reading “Tolerance”

Toleration is Often Indifference in Disguise “It doesn’t matter what religion you have as long as you have one” is apt to mean really “I couldn’t care less whether you have one or not.” If it means what it says, the question arises about a religion which demands, say, that first-born children be fed to … Continue reading “Toleration”

The Blessings that Remain There are loved ones who are missing From the fireside and the feast; There are faces that have vanished, There are voices that have ceased; But we know they passed forever From our mortal grief and pain, And we thank Thee, O our Father, For the blessings that remain. Thanksgiving, oh, … Continue reading “Thanksgiving”

Quote •      5% of what you spend goes to cover business losses from theft. •      Approximately $140 billion of material and time is stolen from employers every year. Eternity, April, 1989, p. 15 Thieves Closely Involved with the Crucifixion Thieves closely involved with the crucifixion: Judas betrayed Christ (John 12:6), Barabbas benefited temporarily from Christ … Continue reading “Theft”

View of God The teaching that there is a God and that He is actively involved in the affairs of the world. This does not necessitate the Christian concept of God, but includes it. (Compare to Deism) Perspectives on Evangelical Theology, K. Kantzer, S. Gundry, Baker, 1979, “The Need for a Scriptural, and Therefore a … Continue reading “Theism”

The Study of Evil in the World The study of the problem of evil in the world. The issue is raised in light of the sovereignty of God. How could a holy and loving God who is in control of all things allow evil to exist? The answer has been debated for as long as … Continue reading “Theodicy”

Famous Churchman Gave His Son Away Peter Abelard, one of the most famous churchmen of the 12th century, sired a son born to his teenage mistress Heloise. After childbirth, the mother recovered in a convent near Paris. Peter gave the infant to his sister for upbringing, insisting that such drudgery was not suited to him. … Continue reading “Theologian”

Meaning of Theology comes from two Greek words, theos (God) and logos (discourse, speech, line of argument), and means simply God-talk—or, more fully, thoughts about God expressed in statements about God. God-thoughts are only right when they square with God’s own thoughts about himself; theology comes good only when we let God’s revealed truth—that is, … Continue reading “Theology”

Why God Will Never Get Tenure at Any University 1. Only published one book. 2. It was in Hebrew. 3. It had no references. 4. He did not publish it in referenced journals. 5. Some doubt He even wrote it Himself. 6. He is not known for His cooperative work. 7. Sure, He created the … Continue reading “Theology Proper”