Category Archives: Theologization

Self Examining + Perceiving Other Critics

If one is adamant of the theological issues with others; then what does it say about how one deals with the theology of those closer to one, especially when there are sharp distinctions. Can one simply just say "Oh I … Continue reading

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Why American Evangelism Fail

Preaching on the streets is good. However, today, American evangelical preachers do not deal with the objections from the secular, from secular scientists, etc. The way they deal with them is sheer ignorance. They apply the notion: As long as … Continue reading

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Librarian Qualification

If one's qualification is merely that of a librarian, one should not be a pastor nor a preacher (maybe not even a Christian). A preacher's duty involves having read a great deal of books, but absolutely not limited to the … Continue reading

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Views of the Eucharist

On views of the sacramental elements of the Eucharist: Roman Catholics (transubstantiation): the transformation of the elements into the miraculous presence of the body of Christ and also creating the presence of Christ's sacrifice making forgiveness possible. Greek Orthodox (divine … Continue reading

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The OT Bible (Tanakh) in Modern Scholarship

This corresponds to a course I am taking in college. Though the class is named "The Bible as Literature", this is actually a course about modern scholarship in the Tanakh. The idea of modern scholarship is this: The religious, the God-fearing … Continue reading

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Canons of Dort

From the famous Synod of Dort (1618-1619): I once heard Dr. Tong mentioned of its refusal to excommunicate the Arminians as heretics. I believe the First Head Article 16 of the canons is relevant to it. That we ought to … Continue reading

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Free Will Definition

This is from the Ligonier lesson on Understanding Free Will by R.C. Sproul (Lesson 5: Sovereign Grace). From Augustinians: The ability to do what we want. Jonathan Edwards on free will definition: Free will is that which our minds choose … Continue reading

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Indifference & Stupidity

Redeemer's famous quote: "The opposite of love is indifference." The generation of indifference comes from the generation of niceness (as in foolishness). I look at the academic pridefuls, when I see indifference in their characters, I search and find the … Continue reading

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Pelagianism

Pelagius, pious Irish who had problem with Augustine's prayer: "Oh God, grant what Thou Commandest; and Command what Thou dost desire". The first part of the prayer means "grant me the grace to do your will." Pelagius: "If God commands … Continue reading

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The 3 Idols Today, by Tim Keller

An article on Tim Keller's discussion and his book Counterfeit Gods: Experience Doctrine Consumerism* The first two are very apt. The last one, consumerism, may only be applied to megachurches or declining churches. It is really not a Christian phenomenon. … Continue reading

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