It’s Not Just Semantics
I lost a few of you over the gun rail with my last blog entry so I’m going to swing the boat around and attempt to bring you back on board before hoisting sails and leaving you to toss around in the waves of changing doctrines. If someone asked for the time and I said, […]
Saints Ain’t Sinners
So you read Romans 7 where Paul said, “For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I […]
Wicked People Want Me To Be Nice
It makes me laugh when wicked people tell me to be nice but when they literally admit there are no consequences for being ‘not nice,’ it is hilarious! “John, my brother! These people are lost! Instead of mocking them, share the love of Christ! That’s what they need!” Of course you’re right. They need Christ. […]
Doctrine Against Doctrine
Many of the hippest, coolest, more-influential-than-me-people, are super-concerned that I’m making doctrine too big a deal. These hip, cool, influential folks are TEACHING me that relationships are more important than anything I’ve been TAUGHT. Zach wants me to KNOW that it is bad to emphasize KNOWING. My dogmas should never take priority over his dogma […]
I Begg To Differ
If you’re unaware of what has formally become known (by me) as “The Alistair Begg Tumult,” you can easily look it up via your favorite internet search tool. Lots of folks have written about it and I’m not planning to rehash the details. Instead, I want to humbly state for the record, “I told you […]
You Don’t Know Who You Are
People with titles, offices and college degrees tell you that your identity is up to you. Psychologists, psychiatrists, mystics, and witch doctors testify that you have the power to define yourself. Scientists, sorcerers, and snake oil salesmen confirm that you’re authorized to speak your authentic self into existence.
They’re wrong. Your identity is determined by your Creator….
I’m Not Good At This Because I Hate It
There comes a time in the life of every man who shares my name, likeness, and social security number, when he must put away the pursuit of fame, notoriety, and social media influence. That time has come…and gone. There was never a time when I wanted followers. I have always hated self promotion. Whether it’s […]
Can You Believe I’m Preaching Right Now?
Have you ever tried to write an entire post without making any statements? Did you know an entire method of TEACHING was developed by Socrates, in which the INSTRUCTOR spends the whole lesson asking questions? (Have you heard of the Socratic Method?) Do you believe that I’m not expressing a point of view simply because […]
What’s Wrong With Getting An Autograph?
I think it’s good for humans to question their motives. If you disagree, I encourage you to not read any further. Everything beyond this paragraph will just upset you. What is motivating you to post pictures of yourself with famous people? Why do you want celebrity autographs? There are no neutral activities. Whatever you do […]
What Do You Mean By Friendly?
Honey Bear Hollow is a campground near my house that until recently proclaimed itself a ‘family friendly’ facility. The campground is under new ownership who don’t seem to understand how to use the word, ‘friendly.’ https://www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-8/new-owners-to-rebrand-campground-as-lgbtq-friendly-with-clothing-optional-area/ A newspaper article written about the campground declared, “…it is the only LGBTQ+-friendly campground in the state north of […]
