Although I am always interested in most things Mark Driscoll writes or preaches I had no intention of purchasing Vintage Church. But after a recent course in Missiology I’ve been thinking much about church planting and missions, and have had many questions as to the “how’s” and “where’s” and “why’s” of the subject in general. [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Christian Theology’
November 20, 2008
The Gospel Poem
His Wisdom shone forth
On Calvary’s tree
And shown to mankind
God’s blessed decree!
Wrath, yet mercy’s beauty –
No indulgence was free.
“Finished!” came the cry
Submission sealed in word;
On Crimson blotted weathered wood
The Church in Him was gird.
Far better than the blood of rams,
The Elect now walk assured!
The Lord, The Lord, just and holy,
While He loved His precious [...]
October 8, 2008
Art and the Gospel, part 2
It is important that we are not misled by a red herring that says that an emphasis on art in the Church is directly connected to a selfish and stingy heart. I know men who preach the Gospel out of selfish envy and vain conceit. I know men who collect books and study theology with visions [...]
October 4, 2008
Unveiling the Cross: Thoughts on Genesis 1-3 (Part 1)
It’s incredible how much affect the account in Genesis 1 to 3 has on our understanding of Christian doctrine. An attentive and thoughtful reading of the creation account, institution of man and woman in the garden, and of the subsequent fall is essential to understanding the entire redemptive fabric of the canon (redemptive=story of salvation). [...]
October 2, 2008
Response to Asa: The Glory of God and the Law Firm Magnet
I heartily agree with my esteemed brother Asa in many ways regarding his view of art and the church (Art and Gospel post) and I have a high regard for his passion for evangelism. However, his belief that “art is not simply a cosmetic luxury for the church, but a necessary avenue of worship” has [...]
September 30, 2008
Unveiling the Cross: An Introduction
There is a song by The Swift that is mostly comprised of one line, “This is the love song” It’s a catchy song that I find myself singing and whistling constantly its main repetitious lines, “This is the love song…”, and I find myself only wanting. There are so many rich songs offering praise to [...]
