Category Archives: Theologization

When Church leaders say "Don't be Consumer Christians"

Posted on August 29, 2016 by timlyg

When this is said, it automatically means something's wrong with the church. Though it is not a call to leave the church, one must be aware. This kind of statement basically says: I don't want to get to know you … Continue reading →

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Short Article Review: The Responsibility of the Church in Our New Age by J. Gresham MacHen

Posted on August 26, 2016 by timlyg

Recommended by Dr. Stephen Nichols' podcast (5 Minutes in Church History) on Machen (1881 - 1937). Source: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1018160?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents This 10 page work deals eloquently in matters of church and liberalism with simplicity. Machen immediately contrasts post-modernism influence in churches with the "primitive" church … Continue reading →

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Love vs. Desire

Posted on August 8, 2016 by timlyg

To love out of desire and lust is easy; To love because Christ has loved us thus, is always a challenge and more beautiful and glorious. To say the latter is easy, is saying one has greater love than our … Continue reading →

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Jesus as just a moral teacher?

Posted on July 21, 2016 by timlyg

The Scripture says (in Isaiah 53) that it is the will of God to crush Jesus. Now let those "open-minded" thinkers explain how Jesus is just a moral teacher again.

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The Canaanites Analogy

Posted on July 18, 2016 by timlyg

Sometimes God disciplines His children by using the Canaanites of today, which are analogous to the enemies of Israel back then, the tax collectors in the NT, corrupt lawyers, etc. And yet, we are to treat our enemies as our … Continue reading →

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Biblical Misinterpretation: "The Least of These"

Posted on July 10, 2016 by timlyg

The liberals love this verse. "It is referring to the poor, the powerless, the needy and the victims", they exclaimed. They have perhaps learned these from their Sunday Schools back when they didn't know what being a liberal means. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Ligonier Class: Recovering the Beauty of the Arts

Posted on July 4, 2016 by timlyg

General outline: Sproul recommended some books (On literature) and movies (on Cinematography). God's beauty Music Literature Images Drama & Cinematography Architecture Highlights: Literature: "Reading between the lines: A Christian Guide to Literature" by Gene Edward Veith Movies:Started with imaginative radio … Continue reading →

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After Thoughts: Debates in Facebook

Posted on July 3, 2016 by timlyg

After reading some debates on issues like Brexit, Trump, etc., I've arrived at this conclusion: When interlocutors talking past each other, one thing can be observed of them: They are good at talks, writing, but don't usually get their hands … Continue reading →

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Why not all Religions are the same? (Fictional dialogue analogy)

Posted on July 1, 2016 by timlyg

A student has been asked to write an essay on the American Native Indians. The student wrote an essay on the Indians in India instead. S: Teacher, why did you fail me? T: Your essay is off topic. S: What … Continue reading →

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What's is wrong with doing only for the sake of duty/support

Posted on June 30, 2016 by timlyg

I address this issue in contrast to doing ALSO for the joy, pleasure in the Lord. Although I would treat duty and support the same case here, "support" is essentially less valuable because it denotes pride and disregards holiness. But this … Continue reading →

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