Author Archives: Kevin

The All-Male Priesthood

Posted on June 11, 2003 by Kevin

I wanted to make some comments about the requirement made by some Christian denominations (notably the Catholic and Orthodox) that their priests (ministers, pastors) be exclusively male. I suppose that we begin with the historical fact that Jesus, his disciples … Continue reading →

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Left Behind?

Posted on June 11, 2003 by Kevin

Left Behind™: A Novel of the Earth’s Last Days by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins The volume appeared in our church library, so I checked it out. Some Christians read the Book of Revelation (from the Bible) as a … Continue reading →

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I Prefer Roses to Tulips

Posted on June 11, 2003 by Kevin

I’m no expert on Reformed theology, but I do know a couple of things: John Calvin was a smart fellow, and Reformed folks have this T.U.L.I.P thing: Total Depravity Total depravity means that human persons are entirely unable to do … Continue reading →

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Animal Sacrifices

Posted on June 11, 2003 by Kevin

The Old Testament speaks over and over again in opposition to the infidelity of the Hebrews when it came to the worship of “foreign gods”. For this reason we know historically that there were influences from the surrounding peoples exerting … Continue reading →

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Law and Sanctification

Posted on June 11, 2003 by Kevin

This is an article about the relationship between Law and Sanctification. Because I write frequently on the topic of Grace (that oft-misunderstood subject) I get quite a lot of e-mail from folks stressing the importance of law, obedience, good works … Continue reading →

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Jesus Seminar

Posted on June 11, 2003 by Kevin

Someone wrote to me: For their presuppositions to be valid, the Jesus Seminar must prove them and support them with scholarly sources. They have nothing to support their presuppositions. A true scholar does not base his or her work on … Continue reading →

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Inerrancy

Posted on June 10, 2003 by Kevin

(Mark 8:12 NRSV) And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.” The Bible is a subject that seems to … Continue reading →

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The Great Flood(s)

Posted on June 10, 2003 by Kevin

Often, in discussions of the Great Flood of Noah, someone says that there are many ancient legends and myths about floods. But what is less-widely known is that there are two flood stories in the Bible. This is somewhat difficult … Continue reading →

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Feelings – Thoughts on Mark 6:10-12

Posted on June 10, 2003 by Kevin

The following started as an e-mail reply I made to someone on the Internet. This letter is representative of many I receive and of many articles posted on the USENET from sincere individuals who look at the “God of the … Continue reading →

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Do-it-yourself faith

Posted on June 10, 2003 by Kevin

(Heb 11:1 KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith comes from God, but God has His own timetable. What can we do if we get impatient? This article describes how … Continue reading →

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