Jul

17

New Perspective on Paul/Federal Theology

July 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

Posted by michaelp · Filed Under Theological Questions, New Testament 

I have been meaning to ask Michael (or someone less prone to heresy what is up (or down) with the New Perspective on Paul/Federal Theology thing. I keep hearing it alluded to but I don’t really know what it is all about or if it has any legs.
I know the Presbyterians don’t like […]

Jul

17

The Absurdity of God

July 17, 2007 | 5 Comments

Posted by michaelp · Filed Under Christian Philosophy, Apologetics, General Discussion 

When I am troubled by the notion that God is an absurd concept, I take comfort from the fact that, by the same criteria, I am an absurd concept, and I am delighted to be in good company.
When compared to the naturalistic picture of impersonal, dark space with buzzing atoms and bouncing quarks, the idea […]

Jul

17

Teens leaving church and not coming back

July 17, 2007 | 12 Comments

Posted by michaelp · Filed Under Ministry, Culture 

Just got this from a friend in youth ministry.
“In 2002 the SBC’s Council on Family Life reported that roughly 88% of our children leave the church within 2 years after graduating from high school. It is reported by LifeWay’s Zan Tyler that Josh McDowell Ministries pegs the number who leave at 92%.”
Studies are showing that […]

Jul

17

First Things Cancelled

July 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

Posted by michaelp · Filed Under Uncategorized 

Sorry folks, but First Things experience some technical difficulties this morning. We will postpone this broadcast until tomorrow. However, we will meet at 10am EST, same place on Connection Gate.

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