Yearly Archives: 2014

THE LAW by FREDERIC BASTIAT

Bastiat The Law Bastiat

***** (of 5) The bottom line: A classic, revolutionary, paradigm-shifting defense of personhood, property, and liberty.   In The Law, Bastiat makes a timeless and compelling argument in favor of the natural and innate privileges bestowed upon humankind by God

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THE DANGERS OF ONEISM

The Dangers of Oneism

The dangers of oneism point to one inescapable and horrid reality: idolatry. In a recent Sunday Review in The New York Times, David P. Barash, an evolutionary biologist and a professor of psychology, wrote an editorial describing why science and

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ON THE NEW TESTAMENT by MARK DRISCOLL

On the New Testament

4.5 of 5 The bottom line: An excellent introduction to the New Testament basics with some extra theological lessons as an added bonus.   On the New Testament is the second book in the Testament series by Mark Driscoll. Basically,

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SYNCRETISM

Syncretism via Chaos Monster and Sun God by Georgelazenby

The New Oxford American Dictionary defines syncretism as “the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.” As a result, syncretism becomes one of the most dangerous words in the entire English language as it pertains

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ON THE OLD TESTAMENT by MARK DRISCOLL

On the Old Testament Mark Driscoll

**** (of 5) The bottom line: A brief, concise introduction to the Old Testament that answers many common questions and provides a path for future study.   On the Old Testament can be thought of as a starter kit for

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THE CRUSADE AGAINST ISIS

The ISIS Flag

While reading the New York Times the other day, I came across a very disturbing advertisement written by the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights (click for greater clarity): Ironically, a faith-based organization is calling for a “just war”

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LUKE INTERPRETATION by FRED B. CRADDOCK

Luke Interpretation

 4.5 of 5 The bottom line: Another extraordinary volume in the Interpretation series and a masterful analysis of one of the Synoptics. A notable go-to resource when preaching or teaching lessons.   Luke Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and

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COVENANT

Covenant by Joseph Anton Koch

How does the ancient concept of a covenant triumph over the modern formulation of a contract? Contracts are based on mutual distrust and typically stipulate expected responsibilities as well as penalties for deviation from the desired behavior. Take, for instance,

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RAY RICE, ADRIAN PETERSON, AND THE MORAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Ray Rice, the NFL through The Last Judegement via Michelangelo by Giudizio Universale 02

Considering the recent reports about NFL players involved in cases of domestic violence and child abuse coming to light, it compels me to comment on several variables. And, it goes without saying, abuse in any context is always deplorable. (1)

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PRACTICAL THEOLOGY by RICHARD R. OSMER

Practical Theology Osmer

4.5 of 5 The bottom line: A book that delivers on how to execute theological principles in real-life scenarios.   Practical Theology offers exactly what the title states—real-life, functional ways to apply what one has learned about theoretical theology and

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