Category Archives: Theologization

Did Esther Really Kill 75,000?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by timlyg

Recent talk by Dr. Stephen Chan, he mentioned the killing of 75,000, which is far greater than Bloody Mary's 300 top. If it is true, what Esther did in a few days would be comparable to King Henry VIII's lifetime … Continue reading →

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Christians Can Never Say: The Devil Made Me Do it

Posted on July 29, 2014 by timlyg

By Ligonier: http://www.ligonier.org/blog/are-we-too-concerned-demons/ By R.C. Sproul: In recent years, there has been a renewal of interest in the work of Satan. Hollywood has given us a host of films to whet our appetite for the satanic. Within Christian circles, there … Continue reading →

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Tim Keller Q&A on Twitter

Posted on July 29, 2014 by timlyg

Some interesting views: Pike: I'm starting seminary next month. biggest piece of advice you can give me? Keller: Always ask the, "So what?"--question. When studying we can forget "the WHY we are" question.   Nelson: how come you don't like/pay … Continue reading →

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Gospel and the others, even within churches

Posted on July 27, 2014 by timlyg

Ultimately, the gospel is offensive because the cross stands against all schemes of self-salvation. - Tim Keller

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Christians Should not Avoid Controversial Issues - Franklin Graham

Posted on July 25, 2014 by timlyg

Got it from Janet Mefferd on FB. Amen! "Franklin Graham, head of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and son of world renowned pastor Bill Graham, said that Christians must preach the whole truth of the Bible and not avoid controversial … Continue reading →

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Bible Reading of the time (NT): 3 John

Posted on July 25, 2014 by timlyg

The only chapter in the book as well. Another private epistle: to Gaius. v. 2: 2  Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your … Continue reading →

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Bible Reading of the time (NT): 2 John

Posted on July 25, 2014 by timlyg

Chapter 1 (Only one chapter in this Epistle) This is a personal letter, to a lady with her children. John stressed on the importance of TRUTH. This reminds me of a Rev. David Chen, who sort of scorned at the … Continue reading →

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Absolution from Papists

Posted on July 24, 2014 by timlyg

The error of absolution from the pope/priests was made clear to me in one episode of Da Vinci's Demons (S02E10 intro), where the pope refused to grant this to an enemy responsible to the death of the pope's daughter. In … Continue reading →

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Civil Disobedience a Christian Concept

Posted on July 24, 2014 by timlyg

Though popularized by Mahatma Gandhi, the idea originates from Christians, when they refused Ceasar as Lord. This was different than rebellions or demonstration march (peaceful or not) by the Hebrews or the civil rights movement. The Christian concept of civil … Continue reading →

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Ravi Zacharias on Secularization, Relativism & Privatization

Posted on July 24, 2014 by timlyg

These leads to the following: Secularization (post Christian godless culture) => no shame. Relativism (anthropocentric Christianity) => no reason. Privatization (Mind your own business Christianity) => no meaning. Very interesting example by Zacharias.

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