The recent Paris attacks have thrust into the international spotlight a number of issues that have been boiling under the surface for American evangelicals who long to see a gospel witness extended to the nations and at home. With at least one of the bombers having ties to the recent flood of refugees out of… Continue reading To Refuge or not to Refuge? Is That the Question?
Category: Life in the World
rightly heeding the Gospel as God’s messengers to a lost world
Dr. Paul Copan is Coming to Charleston
CSU is honored to have one of the best modern Christian philosophers on campus this next week: Dr. Paul Copan. This morning, I had the pleasure in our latest podcast of asking Dr. Copan about his upcoming conference and lectures. While the audio of our podcast is unfortunately bad, his ideas come across great. I… Continue reading Dr. Paul Copan is Coming to Charleston
The Apostle Paul as Christian Apologist
In an earlier blog post here at ChurchandGospel.com, I briefly introduced Christian Apologetics – reasonably defending the Christian faith against objections, and commending it as true on the basis of evidence. I also briefly argued that all Christians are to be ready to provide reasons for our Christian faith. In this post I want to… Continue reading The Apostle Paul as Christian Apologist
Center for Medical Progress Releases Latest Planned Parenthood Video
This morning, the Center for Medical Progress released the latest in its series of videos that highlights the abortion industry. It is another behind the scenes series of discussions with Planed Parenthood’s actual people talking shop about the pros and cons of profiting from selling baby parts. In addition to the edited video, the center… Continue reading Center for Medical Progress Releases Latest Planned Parenthood Video
Fostering the Unwanted
All lives matter. We proclaim such in different ways, but the gospel always reminds us that every person on earth is made in God’s image and is inherently valuable. The question is, how do we communicate that all lives matter? What do we say and do to show the value of the people whom society… Continue reading Fostering the Unwanted
Wisdom is Calling, but will we Listen and Learn?
Not many are wise, says Paul, the learned teacher of the first churches in Asia Minor and Europe (I Cor 1:26). If you lack wisdom, ask and God will give it, says James, the brother of Jesus and leader of the church in Jerusalem (James 1:5). Add goodness to knowledge and faith, says Peter, the… Continue reading Wisdom is Calling, but will we Listen and Learn?
Defending Traditional Marriage in a Non-Christian Culture
If the Christian God exists, and if God has revealed himself to us in Scripture, then as followers of Christ we must submit ourselves to what the Christian Scripture teaches about all facets of life. This includes the nature and purpose of human sexuality and marriage. As we look to the Scripture, God’s clear teaching… Continue reading Defending Traditional Marriage in a Non-Christian Culture
Friday’s Footnotes Aug 28, 2015
It has been a busy week. Please make sure that you stayed current on these stories. Footnote 1: IMB reduces personnel to increase impact. Footnote 2: Sat Aug 22 saw nationwide protests against Planned Parenthood, including a small group in Charleston.
With Paul in the School of Life-Long Learning
Comedian Groucho Marx (if you don’t recognize the name, Google it) once said, ”I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” Evidently vaudeville and television personalities understood the value of reading and life-long learning. Today the masters of the leadership universe… Continue reading With Paul in the School of Life-Long Learning
Planned Parenthood Video #8 from CMP
The 8th video has been released from the Center for Medical Progress, exposing this time one of Planned Parenthood’s partners, StemExpress. In it, the CEO of StemExpress talks about the packing of intact baby parts and decapitated skulls of babies in such a way as to not frighten the technicians who would receive them. Please… Continue reading Planned Parenthood Video #8 from CMP