Monthly Archives: May 2008

Francis Schaeffer

Posted on May 21, 2008 by timlyg

A recent discussion with a friend brought me to the attention of Francis Schaeffer, a great theologian I have heard of, but never really paid too much attention. So here's the reading plan: 1. The God who is there 2. … Continue reading →

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Journal Transfer 11/23/2007: Side Effect on Those Who Believe Salvation can be Lost

Posted on May 19, 2008 by timlyg

For those evangelists who believe not predestination, believe that a christian could fall from saving grace, such as those who joined the church and gone astray after. As a result, these preachers are able to so confidently assure salvation of … Continue reading →

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Journal Transfer 01/06/2008: Rick Warren's Integrity

Posted on May 19, 2008 by timlyg

For some prosperity theology pastors such as Rick Warren, it would be interesting to see how he manages his multi-dimensional motives. As Abraham Lincoln once said, no man has good enough memory to be a perfect liar.[@more@]

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Learning from the Best

Posted on May 19, 2008 by timlyg

There are two ways we can choose to look at those who are better than us. 1. We strive to learn from them, better ourselves with our best efforts.  2. We categorize them, placing ourselves in our own new category. … Continue reading →

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Wives, Submit Yourselves unto Your Own Husbands

Posted on May 19, 2008 by timlyg

I have seen irony in those who do not wish to obey this verse. I have seen full-time servant of God, not willing to submit to husband, but somehow, consistently submitted to toleration of non-biblical doctrines, submitted to worldly praises, … Continue reading →

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Gospel Commission vs Social Mandate

Posted on May 18, 2008 by timlyg

Social Mandate is an important movement the Reformed Church inspired. Nonetheless, Social mandate without gospel commission is a failed theology. With this, comes pride, jealousy and cowardice. [@more@]

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Wallpaper Background Loading Incomplete

Posted on May 16, 2008 by timlyg

In XP pro SP2, some client's wallpaper wasn't loading completely, showing only the top 10% of the screen. Occasionally, it was just a plain color with no background picture at all. One would have to manually refresh (F5) the desktop … Continue reading →

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On Authority

Posted on May 14, 2008 by timlyg

Those who simply refuse or pretend to be humble by denying or despise their own authority, are actually equivalent to those dictatorial barbarians who abuse their authority. For they pretend to give glory to God. But it is actually not … Continue reading →

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To Cross the Sea by a Trick

Posted on May 13, 2008 by timlyg

I can't seem to find a satisfactory translation for the Chinese Idiom: 瞒天过海. The closest one seems to be "To Cross the Sea by a Trick", or to practice deception. Anyhow, this would best describe the approach of today's Evangelical … Continue reading →

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On Different Fellowships and Churches

Posted on May 12, 2008 by timlyg

I have no problem with people commenting on churches or fellowships. But I do have problem when people try to imply or convince others that their church or fellowship is better. If time allows, I will try to find out … Continue reading →

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