A prophetic, regathering of Israel...a fun Jewish view

Some evangelicals believe Biblical passages about a regathering of scattered Jewish people into the current nation of Israel is significant prophetically. I even know non futurist evangelical friends who believe Romans 11 teaches that in the very last days before the return of Jesus, a regathered Israel could well have a national revival believing in Jesus as Messiah. It is interesting in light of passages like 2Thess.2:1-17 to see what non-evangelical, Jewish sources say about the regathering. This flash movie is from one source and is on the theme of the Matrix and is quite intriguing, especially for those who doubt 'temple' intentions. Enjoy!

Map of States with Marriage Amendments

The societal building block of marriage is always on the firing line. This link provides a map of the USA with information on each State summarizing what they have done legally for or against the institution of marriage in these days of regressive judicial activism in certain high courts. Click to view.

D.A. Carson on Emerging Church Discussion

For those interested in the Emergent Church movement (shown by Brian McLaren et al.), professor D. A. Carson of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School discusses this movement on Issues Etc. I've listened to the first portion and it's well-conceived and worth listening to.

Part 1 (Windows Media Audio; starts at 31:02)

Part 2 (Windows Media Audio)

A Song for Ward Churchill

In the spirit of Christmas, this song is dedicated to Ward Churchill and all the twisted, formerly unquestioned, liberal professors of his ilk. Enjoy.

For a bit higher quality sound (this was composed and sung over a cell phone while in transit), click here for a bit better sound, diction, and all the lyrics typed out.

Fabulous CCM with Newsboys

OK, this one is streaming online so watch your volume levels. I couldn't resist posting it because it reminds me of heaven and Revelation 21:24-26 etc. Enjoy by clicking here. Eric Pement, thanks for the code!

Christmas Good Message

Christmas meaning, partial screen with sound

Here's the same one, perhaps better, it is on the meaning of Christmas, full screen without sound. These aren't half bad Christmas summaries, compared to a lot that floats about these days. (-: Enjoy.

Postmod, fast-grow, penal substitution negotiable?

You might find this article intriguing. Dr. Al Mohler is critiquing an influential book written by a gentleman in England which was promoted by NT Wright who spoke at a Grad IVCF national conference. The book is also promoted by other big names in church growth on this side of the pond. Of particular concern is the sacrifice of Christ and what is called penal substitution, where Christ dies in our place and takes the punishment we deserve for sin. Isaiah 53 really hammers this truth home as does the apostle Peter.

But mainline liberals (never very appreciative of absolutes, sin, any hint of God's wrath, punishment and such) and apparently now a significant number of fast-grow evangelical leaders like a fellow named McLaren who writes sometimes for Christianity Today are now rejecting this teaching (penal substitution) as 'celestial child abuse'. But doesn't the doctrine of penal substitution seem rather central to the gospel itself. I'd be curious as to your thoughts on this. Note these players as they are not going away. In fairness to NT Wright, his blog states that he does not reject penal substitution though it is unclear why he writes a promotion piece on the book's jacket for his author friend who does reject it. The writer of this critique below is a good guy and is the president of the Southern Baptist seminary in Louisville, KY. Enjoy being cutting edge on another 'evangelical borders' discussion.

Short Quiz: The first press on the definition of 'evangelical' in post 'year of the evangelical' history, biggie question was, Is the Bible true in all it properly interpreted, intends to teach? Answer. Yes. The second was, Does God really know everything including every detail of the past, present, and future? Answer. Yes. In review of this new question below, Did Christ take the penalty (punishment, death, wrath on sin) from His father for our sins when he took them into his body on the cross? Answer. Yes. What is wrong with the hip and happening evangelical scholars these days?! Answer. Not sure but odd ideas in hero mouths, do apparently sell books. Read the full article here.

Korean Cloning, Prize Winning, Media Darling, Or??

We can all remember when S. Korea and cloning and the scientist there were on the front page of nearly all American newspapers. Of course the implication was that Bush's cloning ethics are slow, Neanderthal, pedantic, imbicilic and that the rest of the world is just so very much more, well...progressive. We won't be holding our breath for the deeper realities to be featured on American media front pages where journalists bask in their enlightened ability to TELL THE TRUTH, or so the magical, enchanting, strumming continues. But alas these prestigious prize winners and their fuller stories when scrutinized show a near complete opposite view. Check it out for yourself here and searching in the new media (as usual) for the story the mainstream media is too partisan or embarrassed again to make front page. Thank God for webbed feet, read it all here.

Environmentalism is driving increased energy costs

Who will point fingers at who this winter when heating costs are through the roof? Redstate.org says it's the environmentalists fault. Full story.

At the University of Chicago

It's great to be part of a team that promotes evangelical literature and speakers at the University Chicago Divinity School, even though the divinity school did not sponsor the event. To hear speakers like George Marsden, Dallas Willard, Neil Plantinga, and my new favorite Graham Walker, click here for an audio lecture site full of goodies. 

Shocking Pro-Iraq War Democrat Audio Video Talking Heads

Makes one want to breakout into Rudolph the Red nosed (or long nosed in the case of these) Reindeer. Sometimes a quote and source with text, just isn't as good as hearing and seeing the talking heads in all their passion and glory. Click to Enjoy.

Happy Birthday Amy

Narnia under fire, defended in an unlikely place

Saw the standard PC Narnia and CSL bashing line in an article a friend sent me from the Chronicle of Higher Education. Upon reading the article he sent, I was pleasantly surprised. Jesus, the Bible, Intelligent design, certain words in the pledge, all may be at risk of ostracism in the classrooms and how higher education trains the classroom conduits of information, but apparently Aslan is able to remain. Or at least according to one COHE writer, thank GOD! Click to enjoy.

Audio Post Welcome from Joe

Kevin and Joel and Greg and...

OK, so all my insightful friends are blogging. That's cool. I have my web page here, and I'm happy with that. But this blogspot thing is free and does the audio posting automatically so...I'm joining the fray for the glory of God.