Category Archives: Theologization

Is Vision Biblical?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by timlyg

A vision is a clear goal. Not something ambiguous or unsure or forever hidden. The best biblical passage on having a vision is the Parable of the Talents taught by our Lord. A person without a vision is considered lazy, … Continue reading →

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ἀνάδειξις 显明 Luke 1:80

Posted on February 15, 2013 by timlyg

From Bible Study at CCCNY last night, a question has been raised regarding whether the use of the word 显明 is proper in Luke 1:80. In Luke 1:80, the word public appearance in Greek is ἀνάδειξις (anadeixis - per pointing, … Continue reading →

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Granddaughters of Westboro Baptist Church founder quit church, apologize for ‘hurt’

Posted on February 8, 2013 by timlyg

I remember her, I think. It was at a Billy Graham Rally in 2005 in Flushing. That was the first time I learned about Westboro Baptist Church. When I saw them picketing, I thought, this must be some anti-Christian cult. … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Commentaries on Each Book of the Bible

Posted on February 6, 2013 by timlyg

Ligonier has listed their recommended commentaries for each of the 66 books.

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Is Tithing an old thing?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by timlyg

Ever since the Charismatic movement, tithing has been emphatically replaced by giving. They say that tithing is not a New Testament thing. Thirdmill has an excellent response to that: Question According to the Bible we are to give our tithes … Continue reading →

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7 Book Recommendations for Pastors

Posted on February 5, 2013 by timlyg

From Desiring God: 1. Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry 2. Jonathan Edwards, End for Which God Created the World 3. David Daniell, William Tyndale 4. Joel Beeke, A Puritan Theology 5. Charles Spurgeon, Lectures to My Students 6. G. K. … Continue reading →

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What happens to the Fathers before Christ - John Calvin

Posted on February 4, 2013 by timlyg

For believers before Christ's incarnation, they "enjoy a blessed rest, until redemption be finished" (The day of resurrection). - Calvin's commentary on John 14:2. To stand on this point, Calvin commentated Luke 23:43 We ought not to enter into curious … Continue reading →

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How churches today grow, East and West

Posted on February 4, 2013 by timlyg

The East focuses on friendship (not fellowship); The West prizes knowledge (not wisdom). As a result, the East always have gatherings and great meals; while the West always love to write books. If this means that the East seeks after … Continue reading →

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Debating the Mockers

Posted on January 29, 2013 by timlyg

One time William Lane Craig was challenged by a mischievous audience during a Q&A session of a debate with Sam Harris(? I think). The "student" pretended he had supernatural visions and Craig immediately called his bluff and dismissed him. In … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Church Hoppers

Posted on January 28, 2013 by timlyg

A very well put article. It strives against shallow labeling of "shop around Christians" upon earnest believers of Christ seeking real fellowship with other believers, by many church leaders. Martin Luther said, "Anyone who is to find Christ must first … Continue reading →

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