What do Gays and Lesbians Hear? (repost)

Before getting into the substance of this essay, I want to mention how little I care for much of the terminology I'm going to use.

Ian Cron: The Internet Monk Interview

One of the communicators and writers that has really fed my mind and soul this year is Ian Cron, founding pastor of Trinity Church in Greenwich, Connecticut. Ian is a unique and gifted person who incorporates so much of what I am attracted to when I talk about a "Happy …

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #92

Hmmmm....I don't remember what I was talking about.

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Do Abstinence Programs Make The Gospel Clear?

Have you ever had an abstinence program in your school or community? This is a rarity at our ministry, as our curriculum and regular preaching/teaching ministries cover the subject thoroughly. We all need to be reminded of how different the New Testament message should …

Coffee Cup Apologetics 39

Podcast 39 Movies about Jesus: Are they useful in apologetics and evangelism?

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The "Happy Enough" Protestant

I would like to invite Internet Monk readers to write a brief response to this post. I am particularly interested in what makes you a "happy enough" Protestant. (Please read the post and get the idea first.) Your response should be expressed in the spirit of this post. …

Open Thread: Does Conversion Include An Experience?

Despite the fact the the pedigree committee has recently met and found me a Barthian mutt, I am a Southern Baptist. Classic Southern Baptist fundamentalism has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember.

I want to open up a discussion on one theological …

In The Study: Three Stories

In my preaching to students from all over the world and many different backgrounds, I am always looking for shorthand ways to communicate the Bible's message.

For example, I've taught my students over the years to say "He (Jesus) lived a perfect life for us, and died a …

Post-Stupid?

"I am on a post-evangelical journey, discovering what it means to be vitally connected to Jesus."

A truly prominent, not-post anything blogger has put forward the following theory:

Those who use the prefix "post" to describe themselves are claiming to be smarter than …

iMonk 101: The Regulative Principle and Lessons From The Psalms

Two of my older essays deal with the use of the regulative principle and the use of the Psalms. They are some of my earlier writing on the same areas as I'm discussing in the "Freedom in Worship" post. Both were written when I was a Calvinist, so don't be confused into …

"Freedom in Worship" for The Liturgically Challenged (Part 1....Maybe)

Walking through the faculty dining hall where I work, I heard someone use the phrase "freedom in worship."

It occurred to me that I've heard that phrase in just about every evangelical setting I've ever been part of, and I've used it a lot myself.

As a teenage …

The New Commandment

The word "commandment" is one every first century Jew understood. God had made Adam in such a way that he was responsible to obey God's commandments. The Ten Commandments were the law of God for his covenant people, expounded and expanded in the books of the law from …

No Net For Now

A big storm has left us without internet and email, at least for now. Comment moderation has been lifted, so if some spam appears in the comments, please don't panic.

The Example

John 13:12 When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, "Do you understand what I have done to you? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed …

The Yes or No

The Gospel According to John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 During supper, when the devil had already …

Denise's Blog and other notes

My wife, Denise Day Spencer, maintains her own blog and you should add it to your regular reading list. Here is today's post on Palm Sunday. She has a large collection of original Creative Ministries skits for Holy Week and Christmas, as well as a collection of …

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Podcast 38 Movie recommendation, Keller on Hell and Keep It Simple.

Tim Keller resources

Andrew Peterson

The podcast website is Coffee Cup Apologetics.

All the episodes of Coffee Cup Apologetics are now on iTunes. Go to iTunes and search for "Apologetics."

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #91

Book recommendations. Evangelicals don't know where to stop. Reflections on pastoring 20 years ago.

www.amazon.com%2FBook-Psalms-Translation-Commentary%2Fdp%2F0393062260&ei=C9naR_fRFYuMiAHCntzcBQ&usg=AFQjCNEioBNZpu27KFtxew7NjNDVo-6USA&sig2=kYs3pZjBK2KE0-ScOkh3pQ">Robert Alter: The Book of Psalms



Fleming Rutledge: Romans

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Four Years: Reflecting On A First (and Only) Pastorate

I've written on this subject in another essay: When Loving You Is Killing Me: Thoughts on the Small Church Pastorate. After almost three years, I'm in a slightly different place with this story. Less bitter. More aware of my own failures.

Twenty years ago, I became a …

C. Michael Patton of Reclaiming the Mind Ministries: The Internet Monk Interview

My guest today is C. Michael Patton, President of Reclaiming the Mind Ministries and one of the best theology teachers you will ever hear. He also does several podcasts and writes at Parchment and Pen blog. Michael is one of the sanest, most helpful voices in the …