Worms was a small city of 7000. However, there was nothing modest about what took place on April 18, 1521. On that day, Martin Luther was at the center of the most important turning point in the history of Christianity since Christ. (more…)
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Martin Luther, Freedom, and Statism
Posted in Culture, Politics & Law, Theology, tagged Abortion, Liberal Party of Canada, Liberty, Martin Luther, New Democratic Party, Statism on November 3, 2017|
Why Do Some Arminian Philosophers Insist on Helping Liberals?
Posted in Culture, Education, Philosophy, Theology, tagged Calvinism, conservative Christianity on October 3, 2016|
My preference is not to use the theological labels “Arminian” and “Calvinist,” but I feel the need to respond to Christian academic philosophers who apparently cannot get through the week without attacking the beliefs of their Calvinist brothers and sisters in Christ. It seems conservative Christians are fair game if they do not meet the standards of Arminian thinking.
Last month I read a tweet about the research of a Houston Baptist University professor whose academic mission is to prove “what is wrong with Calvinism.” Dr. Jerry L. Walls went to Princeton Seminary, Yale Divinity School, and has a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame.
His dedication to his mission includes video lectures on his website and You-Tube where he explains the blunders of those who fail to embrace the enlightened ground of Arminianism.
Yes, Arminian professors have every right to turn a blind eye to important issues dear to conservatives such as opposition to abortion and assisted-suicide and the defense of religious liberty. Such professors are free not to instill in their students the importance of uniting with other conservatives to oppose dangerous trends in culture. If they want their students to feel smug in their perceived theological superiority, so be it. It’s called academic freedom. And, certainly, there is nothing surprising about being a cheerleader for Arminianism in liberal circles.
But why all the anti-Calvinism at an evangelical university? What is so threatening about Calvinism that obsesses Arminian professors to the point that they will throw their Calvinist brothers and sisters under the bus?
In today’s hostile climate for Bible-believing Christians, is it helpful to consume a lot of intellectual energy undermining the platform of Calvinists such as Albert Mohler who provides excellent biblical analysis on today’s culture? Even if the Arminian assault is not directed specifically at Mohler or another defender of Bible Christianity, does it not still help liberalism?
In the bigger picture of principalities and power, how many Bible-believing Christians really care about the so-called Arminian-Calvinist debate?
If it makes any difference, I ask these questions as a non-Reformed person. If you are looking to label me, think D.L. Moody proto-fundamentalism.
Let us park what appears to be theological arrogance and let liberals do their own work of tearing down conservative Christians.
Ontario Liberal Problems
Posted in Culture, Economics, Education, Politics & Law, Theology on March 4, 2015|
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is experiencing some economic, legal, and religious difficulties.
The province of Ontario was once the economic powerhouse of Canada. It has declined to have-not status due mostly to the misguided economic policies and excessive spending of the present and previous Liberal government.
How bad is the situation in Ontario? (more…)
The scene was inspiring. It was 1894 Toronto, Canada. Overflowing crowds jammed into the evangelistic meetings led by American evangelist Dwight L. Moody. For this event, evangelical Anglicans played a key role in bringing Moody to Toronto and supporting his popular revivalism and evangelicalism. The Rev. Dyson Hague, for example, admitted that Moody’s cup was not of polished crystal, yet it contained living water and it was the water that people wanted. (more…)
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:18-21
In several recent postings on this site I have built up considerable steam as I have exposed the premises of Islam that, as I see things, clearly inspire and justify the present bloody campaign being conducted by ISIS, al-Qaeda, al-Shabab, Boko Haram, et al, against the lives of Christians, Jews, “infidels” of all kinds — but most viciously against other Muslims. I have argued that such behaviour is “insane” – appealing to the dictionary sense of demonstrating “a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction” – in short, ruinous to health. And I argue that this is precisely because the story that unfolds in the Qur’an is insane – in the same sense. (more…)
Grandpa, what did you do when they were killing Jews?
Posted in Culture, Politics & Law, Theology on August 27, 2014|
How many Germans had this question asked to them by their grandchildren after World War II? How many dreaded having to face such a question? How many were able to say they did all they could to stop it?
I have four grandchildren and I would like them to live in a liberal democracy in Christendom with the Christian, Anglo-Saxon heritage of freedom of religion, free speech, freedom of association, free markets, democracy, the rule of law, limited government, respect for human rights, equality of women and a culture that respects natural law, natural theology and natural science. But the West, especially Europe and especially the governing elites, has turned its back on God and the evidence for this fact is the rise of anti-Jewish prejudice and hatred once again.
The Canary in the Coal Mine Just Went Silent; You Don’t Suppose It Means Anything, Do You?
Posted in Culture, Politics & Law, Theology on August 24, 2014|
We are re-living the Weimer Republic and 1933 is looming on the horizon. Europe’s vacation from history is over and the besetting sin of Europe, Jew hatred, is raising its ugly head once again. Last time was nearly fatal; is Europe really going to go through this all over again?
Consider the headlines from this past month:
“European countries condemn anti-Semitic attacks amid Gaza conflict, German mosque investigated for ‘murder’ sermon” (AP, cited from the National Post, July 22, 2014)
This article informs us that the foreign ministers of Italy, France and Germany “condemned the rise in anti-Semitic protests and violence over the conflict in Gaza, saying they will do everything possible to combat it in their countries.” Everything? Really? It would help if they did something for once. How about starting by closing down mosques that feature sermons exhorting people to kill Jews? One suspects that their determination to do “everything possible” is somewhat, ahem, overstated.
Why the West Will Lose to Militant Islam: Reflections on Obama’s Statement on James Foley
Posted in Culture, Philosophy, Politics & Law, Theology on August 23, 2014|
The statement of Barack Obama on the sadistic beheading of James Foley contains a worldview and it is this worldview, which is currently dominant in Europe and not quite yet dominant in America, which is the reason we will lose the war against barbarism. The worldview is called “Progressivism.” (more…)
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery (Letter to the Hebrews 2:14-15.)
Recent Bulletins Regarding Impending Catastrophes. (more…)
Evangelicals and Catholics Speak on Marriage:Join us on Mon. Feb. 24 at 4 pm in Room 1008 for a special speaker and panel discussion on marriage. Our guest is Dr. Eduardo Echeverria of the Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, the author of “In the Beginning . . . “ A Theology of the Body. He will be summarizing his paper, “The Essential Truth about Marriage and the Fulness of the Gospel in Christ and the Church”. This paper was written for the Evangelicals and Catholics Together group as they prepare a major statement on marriage for publication in the near future. Three Tyndale faculty, Dr. Craig Carter, Dr. Scott Masson and Dr. Ian Gentles, will give brief responses to his paper and this will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by Dr. Paul Franks. There will also be a Q & A time and light refreshments will be provided. This event is co-sponsored by the Biblical and Theological Studies Department and the Philosophy Department of the University College. All are welcome to attend.
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