The following is a 28:30 minute video that I believe we all, as Christians, should take the time to consider. This gives you essential information to considering the situation as things currently stand among, especially, American Christianity. https://youtu.be/91jXXjkCKN4
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Biblical Theology
Biblical Theology is a discipline of exegetical theology, one of the 4 that are part of what is called the "Encyclopedia of Theology" - Exegetical, Historical, Systematic, and Practical Theologies (Hagenbach). Etymonline.com biblical 1734, "pertaining to the Bible," from Bible + -ical. Related: Biblically. Earlier adjective was Biblic (1680s). Related: Biblicality. Discussion/Explanation Biblical theology is considered by some to be the capstone … Continue reading Biblical Theology
Philology
Dictionary.com noun the study of literary texts and of written records, the establishment of their authenti-city and their original form, and the determination of their meaning. (especially in older use) linguistics, especially historical and comparative linguistics. Obsolete. the love of learning and literature. Etymonline.com late 14c., "love of learning," from Latin philologia "love of learning, love of letters, love of study, literary culture," from Greek philologia "love of discussion, learning, and literature; studiousness," from philo- "loving" (see philo-) + logos "word, speech" (see Logos). Meaning "science of language" is first attested 1716 (philologue "linguist" is from 1590s; philologer "linguistic scholar" is from 1650s); this confusing secondary … Continue reading Philology
Torn & Seduction
A pastor friend of my father's once stated upon his impending return to his own country in part of Africa that he actually couldn't wait to get back. Why? - While it isn't just an American problem, the seduction of idols is rampant in the United States today. Materialism, in particular, has created a wealth … Continue reading Torn & Seduction
Mothers
Today's Mother's Day! A time that we remember and appreciate the women in our lives that we call "mom". (I would include the biological as well as non-biological women who have filled the calling we call mom.) Today's post will be short as I have just this simple message: Show the mothers in your life … Continue reading Mothers
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all my readers and your families! Enjoy this time spent with family and remember the greatest gift we could be given was given to us by God in the birth of His Son! I'll get back to regular posts next weekend.
Defining & Where to Next
This week I thought I'd take a short break from the series to give you a preview of what I've got planned coming up. So far I've gone over Theology and then moved onto other "ologies" that are related to the study of God. Those have included Epistemology and Eschatology, each with their own posts … Continue reading Defining & Where to Next
Anti-Porn
The following are verses I would recommend to memorize and meditated upon to combat the sexual temptations of porn. It should always be our desire to glorify God in all that we do and this includes our sex lives. Galatians 5:1 "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit … Continue reading Anti-Porn
Coming…
Monergistgratia continues. I realize posting has been a bit intermittent but this has been in part to various things going on in my life as well as work on new developments. A new YouTube channel named Awaken is currently under development. Once it is live, you will see links and references to it on this … Continue reading Coming…
The Way of Love
I Corinthians 13: 1-8 (ESV) - Read each line, pausing before the next. "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have … Continue reading The Way of Love
Monergist Gratia 