stevebag | May 30, 2007
My Father in law sent me this essay by Herb Meyer. I know nothing about the man but found the essay fascinating, and it seems to make sense. So I am passing it along for your reading enjoyment and enlightenment.
FYI about the author. http://www.stormkingpress.com/HerbMeyer.htm
Herb Meyer served during the Reagan administration as special [...]
stevebag | May 17, 2007
Michael Spencer writes a provocative and personal piece about church titled “On Going Back to a SBC Church.” I have been having discussions with different people about their impressions of their churches and their disappointments and joys. I would be interested in your views…leave a comment.
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stevebag | May 14, 2007
Maybe you have heard of it.
The Kenosis Theory has to do with the nature of Jesus. Orthodox Christian doctrine states that Jesus was and is fully God and fully man. Kenosis theory states that in his incarnation, Jesus gave up some of his divine attributes, typically his omnipresence, omnipotence and omniscience. The [...]
stevebag | May 13, 2007
This Week’s Sermon…
My mother had power in my life. I am sure that your mother had power in your life. That power came in many ways, in many forms, with many patterns, strategies and results. Nonetheless, a case could be made for everyone in this room that your mother was and is [...]
stevebag | May 10, 2007
Last night on Nightline Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort “debated” two atheists from (Brian Sapient and Kelly) from Rational Response. You can watch the videos here.
If you are like me you will be embarrassed by their effort. Many are giving them credit for trying. I don’t. People should know and recognize their [...]
stevebag | May 8, 2007
Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) posted this response to the resignation of Francis Beckwith.
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stevebag | May 8, 2007
Christianity Today is hosting an online (written) debate/dialog between atheist Christopher Hitchens and theologian Douglas Wilson. This is interesting in light of the goings on the last few months here at the Temple. Also, tomorrow night on ABC there will be a televised debate between Ray Comfort and a leading Atheist. The [...]
stevebag | May 7, 2007
27 years ago I visited the Herodium, located between Jerusalem and Bethlehem and was amazed at the site. Ehud Netzer has been excavating and researching the Herodium since 1972. He has discovered the site of Herod’s tomb. Amazing. Read the story here: Haaretz.
ht: Between Two Worlds
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stevebag | May 7, 2007
Francis Beckwith was the President of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS). He has recently left his current church membership to return the the church of his youth and upbringing, The Roman Catholic Church. You can read about his decision in Right Reason.
A few comments.
Francis Beckwith can belong to any church he wants to [...]
stevebag | May 7, 2007
I am a baseball nut. Dodger brand. Still playing at 47 (old man’s version). Volunteer to umpire 7-8 year olds (Pinto in PONY Baseball). And my opinion is that Roger Clemens should be ashamed of himself ; the Yankees and George Steinbrenner should be ashamed of themselves.
I pay to play (our [...]
