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Archive for February, 2009

February 28th, 2009 by Joel

The Problem with Messianic Judaism

This past week, I posted a semi-response to an article that we were directed to by a visitor to this blog. Essentially, the Messianic Jews were advocating that Christ came merely to teach us the Law, and was equal to that of Moses. As I explored their site a bit more, I discovered this post. [...]

Tags: God, Jesus Christ, Messianic Judaism, Moses, religion, torah
Posted in Controversial, Godhead | 37 Comments »

February 28th, 2009 by Joel

“Apostle Frederick Price steps down, son to take over the family business

Thanks to Crystal at the Slaughter of the Sheep for this: On Sunday, March 15, history will be made at Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC) in Los Angles. After more than 35 years of leading a faith movement and establishing one of the nation’s first Black mega-churches, Apostle Frederick K.C. Price will step aside and install [...]

Tags: creflo dollar, Crenshaw Christian Center, Frederick K.C. Price, Frederick Price, God, religion
Posted in Controversial | 28 Comments »

February 28th, 2009 by Joel

Biblioblog Top 50 – February 2009

The top 50 Biblioblogs are up, a fine tradition started by N.T. Wrong? an continued by some fine folks at the Biblical Floccinaucinihilipilification Society (”the BFS”). A big congratulations to the mover and shakers this month. (I moved up 6 spots this month, thanks to all of you) Among the big shakers and movers for [...]

Tags: biblioblogs, Blogging, blogs, religion, wordpress
Posted in Biblioblogging, Other Posts | 1 Comment »

February 28th, 2009 by Joel

Who is Apostolic? The Church or the Christian

This is not a book review, but one can be found here. The book did, however, get me thinking about the word ‘apostolic.’ First, let me state that I see the Church as the collective body of individual Christians. I have a relatively high view of the Church for my background, and see the Church [...]

Posted in Debate/Discussion | No Comments »

February 28th, 2009 by Joel

Jesus: Man, Messiah, or More? (Or, what are you listening to Scholars?)

If you need scholars to tell you who Jesus Christ really was, then it will take a scholar to convince you, down the road, that He was merely a man. Below is a documentary that might interest some of you. Was Jesus really the Son of God and the Messiah the Bible claims, or was [...]

Tags: faith, God, Jesus Christ, messiah, religion, son of God
Posted in Debate/Discussion, Media | No Comments »

February 27th, 2009 by Joel

Bobby Jindal's Story about Demons and Spiritual Warfare

The Brody File reports to us that the man who gave the outstanding follow-up to President Obama’s speech the other night, the governor of my homeland, the would-be Ronald Reagan, witnessed an exorcism. (A quick set up. Jindal’s best friend “Susan” has been diagnosed with cancer. She had been exhibiting unstable emotions lately and that is about [...]

Tags: barack obama, Bobby Jindal, demons, exorcism, God, politics, religion
Posted in Religion and Politics, Society and Religion | 1 Comment »

February 27th, 2009 by Joel

Dobson resigns as chairman of Focus on the Family

DENVER (AP) — Conservative evangelical leader James Dobson has resigned as chairman of Focus on the Family but will continue to play a prominent role at the organization he founded more than three decades ago, The Associated Press has learned. Dobson notified the board of his decision Wednesday, and the 950 employees of the Colorado [...]

Tags: focus on the family, God, james dobson, Jim Daly, politics, religion, religious right
Posted in Religion and Politics | No Comments »

February 27th, 2009 by Joel

New Advanced Revision Bible NAR to Hit Shelves in March

From here is the satire of the week: The highly anticipated NAR version of the Bible is set to hit bookstores on March 1, with Bible signings being held the same day in Orlando, Abbotsford BC, Denton TX, Phoenix, and Palm Springs. The signings are a free event, yet one must purchase at least two [...]

Tags: Bob Jones, humor, IHOP, Joel's Army, Kenneth Copeland, Kim Clement, Paula White, religion, Rick Joyner, satire, Todd Bentley
Posted in Controversial, Other Posts | 20 Comments »

February 27th, 2009 by Joel

The Year of Hate – Ain't American Grand?

Pj Miller alerts us to a recent report by the Southern Poverty Law Center: The number of hate groups operating in the United States continued to rise in 2008 and has grown by 54 percent since 2000 — an increase fueled last year by immigration fears, a failing economy and the successful campaign of Barack [...]

Tags: hate, hate groups, Obama, people, politics, racism, society, southern poverty law center
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February 27th, 2009 by Joel

The Yoke and Burden of Messiah – The Torah or Calvary?

A commentator referred us to this link The Yoke and Burden of Messiah, and Moses | The Jerusalem Council, and I think it reasonable to see what they have to say. In response to Acts 15.10, they say Contrary to popular opinion, the “yoke” that neither we nor our “fathers” could bear refers not to [...]

Tags: God, halacha, Jesus Christ, Messianic Judaism, Moses, religion, torah
Posted in Controversial | 226 Comments »

February 27th, 2009 by Joel

Irenaeus and Doctrinal Development – The Catholics Debate

There is a debate of interest going on in the blogosphere, and once I get a grip on it, I might contribute my thoughts on Irenaeus. This debate interests me for several reasons: I do not believe in doctrinal development. I like Irenaeus I like debates I will not post the entire debate, but snippets. [...]