Category Archives: Theologization

How the Gospel Responds to Abuses of Power

The title comes from Michael Keller's blast email, addressing the sexual harassment cases that's been frequent in news lately, exposing particularly show business moguls like Harvey Weinstein. I usually ignore these as fad. But since it's becoming the focus of … Continue reading

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Will the newborn or unborn be saved?

John MacArthur famously used 2 Samuel 12:23 where King David said of his dead infant "I will go to him but he will not return to me" to justify his belief that the unborns and newborns will automatically be saved. … Continue reading

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The Reformed Today

Lots of them are not really reformed. They are cultural. That's why they cannot stand the likes of Paul Washer, Stephen Tong, etc. Those who are anti-cultural, such as Trump, must be abhorred. Unless, it is, of course, God. They … Continue reading

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Charlottesville has little to do with Racism

While Redeemer (Rev. John Lin) keeps pointing out racism on the pulpit in the event of Charlottesville, MacArthur responded wisely during Q&A that this has nothing to do with racism. It does bother me every time when I receive articles from … Continue reading

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The World that Fixes the Wrong Concept of Seminary=>Becoming Pastors

I think we can put some in this satirical world where seminary degree is a requirement to become a church member; while the same type of degree would disqualify a pastor/preacher.

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The most likely reason people leave churches

The reason that almost never fails is that the people weren't probably fed. But of course, it makes the church administrators to sleep better at night to blame it on food, friends, loyalty and morality.

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True Rest

Alex has long brought up the issue of rest in reformed theology. Perhaps starting with him finding every corner of attack against Tong's theology: Squeezism (of which I have an entry else where here). So when he wanted to create … Continue reading

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Finding Churches in Brooklyn

It's been 2 months since we've moved to Brighton Beach. While still going to Redeemer East Side, I'm amazed how hard it is to find gospel centered church in Brooklyn. They either cares more about the hipodeehops of pop culture … Continue reading

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Sye vs. Dr. Craig, Dr. James White & Yasir Qadhi

This 2 hour webcast has 2 parts: Dr. William Lane Craig commented on Bruggencate's debate with Eric Hernandez (Classical apologist). Janet Mefferd's talk with Dr. White on his dialogue in a church with Dr. Yasir Qadhi. For 1, it can … Continue reading

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Drew Sokol of Redeemer

Yesterday, I heard Drew Sokol's supposedly first sermon at Redeemer's Hunter College morning service. I was really impressed and felt much blessed by the word of God through Sokol's mouth. In short, I would say that Sokol's expository preaching was … Continue reading

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