Category: Theology

“Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you...

Who Are We? It seems that it is all starting again.  The old designations are being used once more.  Capitalism is set against socialism.  The idea of the individual is set against the idea...

How is Your Heresy IQ? Without resorting to a search engine to find the answers on the internet (honor system here) or referencing a book, place the most appropriate definition in the space next...

Blessed are the Not Offended By Jean Dragon “Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, ‘Are you the one...

INCARNATION Often, when I speak of incarnational theology, I’m met with a slightly blank look before being finally asked, “You mean Christmas…right?”.    The early Church was not big on the celebration of Christmas...

The Gospel reading for the Third Sunday of Advent “He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the...

Advent and Incarnation Advent is upon us.  Yesterday, the first Sunday of Advent, also marks the beginning of the Church Year.  Our brothers and sisters in the Eastern Church mark this time as the...

Cafeteria Christianity So, I take my place in the cafeteria line and calmly look over the selections.  It all looks good, but after so many years of bouncing around from place to place, I’ve...

Preparing For Advent I love the study of Christian doctrine.  It is something that has occupied much of my time and effort over the course of more than four decades.  Yet, that being said,...

Revelation 17:1-5 The Great Prostitute and the Beast We finished chapter 16 witnessing the 7th bowls being poured out – judgment has come, the end has come – but we notice that the book...