Culture Transforming the Church
The First Century Roman Empire was pluralistic, relativistic, and very spiritual. The Greeks and Romans shared about 15 or 16 gods and goddesses, worshipped under different names.((See “Greek Gods and their Roman Counterparts” for listing, descriptions, and...
Joe Scarborough, Heretics and the Gospel
Watching or reading media pundits, politicians, and talk show hosts transform themselves into theologians is often interesting, sometimes entertaining – and occasionally seems to call for a biblical response. Recently, Joe Scarborough, the host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe...
At Least I Am Not…
Few would deny that we live in an acrimonious time. Not many years ago, the general consensus in this country concerning speech was, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” (a statement Wrongly attributed to Voltaire)....
Deceived Deceivers
The 1973 film, The Sting, a very popular movie starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, achieved critical acclaim and garnered seven Oscars. It was inspired by the 1940 book, The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man, written by David Maurer about two actual...
The Shifting Sands of Watchtower Salvation
In Acts 16:30 – 31, we read what is perhaps the most important question anyone can ask. The answer is surprisingly simple: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” How can I have...
The Postmodern Self: The Slope Immediately Becomes Slippery
True truth, ultimate meaning, higher purpose; what defines reality has been distorted beyond recognition. Postmodernism has left civilization in a state of confusion, and in this, the tendency to elevate Self acts as a cultural norm. But this, too, is illusionary, for...
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