Sin is the ultimate addiction—no one this side of heaven can kick the habit. But “addiction” is often an excuse—a way to say “I have no control over my actions.” This “committed Christian” was not a Christian as he murdered—the Holy Spirit did not lead him to take life our Lord created, but the evil … Continue reading How pleading ‘sexual addiction’ protects evangelical men
The Empty Religions of Instagram: How did influencers become our moral authorities?
The lost who despise Christianity and mock it fill the void in themselves with the most trite “spiritual” content. The clergy that people listen to are digital celebrities. The messages are short and pithy—saying very little, but sounding profound.By not professing to be leaders or pastors, these influencers cannot be hypocrites, because they don’t really … Continue reading The Empty Religions of Instagram: How did influencers become our moral authorities?
Death is the Enemy
Death is the enemy. We have many other problems and difficulties in this world, but none should be compared to God’s just punishment for sin: the tearing apart of body and soul. The world hates the death penalty in capital punishment. But every child of Adam—every living being—is living under the sentence of death. Its … Continue reading Death is the Enemy
Is John MacArthur really wrong about religious freedom?
Notice the argument has not been reproduced entirely faithfully. “Opposing” religious freedom, in general, intellectually, is not the same as not supporting an earthly political freedom in a particular context where it is grossly abused (the United States). Theology is rarely a problem of bad logic, but false or biased starting points and definitions.Modern ideas … Continue reading Is John MacArthur really wrong about religious freedom?
Multiple Views on Homosexuality: Side A/Side/Side X/Side Y
There are a seemingly limitless number of options for the modern Christian on the issue of homosexuality. Instead of right/wrong, there are often choices that are one/both (side A vs. side B). Notice how technical the language is—how discerning are confessing Christians in their language?Side B does what is right, giving some credence to Scripture … Continue reading Multiple Views on Homosexuality: Side A/Side/Side X/Side Y
Review: Meant for More: In, with and Under the Ordinary by Dr. John Nunes
Many reviews try to find something to praise in a book, even if the reviewer does not like it that much. But that will not be this review. Dr. Nunes’ book, published by CPH (Oct. 2020) and infamously illustrated by Nunes’ “married” lesbian right-hand “man,” has no redeeming value, in this reviewer’s opinion. It is … Continue reading Review: Meant for More: In, with and Under the Ordinary by Dr. John Nunes
Behind the Closing of Concordia, Portland
Once again, the LCMS actually does some things behind the scenes and in private communication that are good (Dean Wenthe’s statement against homosexuality and Pres. Harrison’s private demand for the school to leave the Concordia system are laudable). But they either care too much about appearances, want to save face, or avoid a media relations … Continue reading Behind the Closing of Concordia, Portland
Equality for Potatoes
The world sees freedom in denying roles built for the purpose of marriage and procreation. The Christian is to see gender as a holy calling. These are natural, actually spelled our in our bodies—if we bother to study them—but due to sin, being a man or women is quite difficult. But true freedom is not … Continue reading Equality for Potatoes
‘I only know one god – and that’s me’: non-believers on the meaning of life
These “non-believers” have quite a bit of faith—in themselves. Those who “seek meaning and purpose in life,” admit that they do not have any—but wish to create their own. They live in their own sinful thoughts and ways. A way of thinking that does not leave room for God takes the place of revealed religion: … Continue reading ‘I only know one god – and that’s me’: non-believers on the meaning of life
Virtual Prayer Service for Concordia, NY: Dr. Nunes prays to the “God of Change”
On the Atlantic District’s website (ad-lcms.org/concordia) there is a video entitled “A Prayer Service for Concordia.” It consists of several speakers talking and praying in response to the closing of Concordia College, NY. Atlantic District President Rev. Derek G. Lecakes opens and closes the spliced together video behind an altar in a liturgical cape. Right … Continue reading Virtual Prayer Service for Concordia, NY: Dr. Nunes prays to the “God of Change”
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