My next major writing project is a book on popular Pentecostal-Charismatic thinking. Some of the topics I plan to cover include: “the annointing,” what is faith, praying in tongues, what does it mean to be spiritual, the prosperity Gospel, what does it mean to pray “in Jesus name.” Does anyone have any other ideas of […]
Here is a great video on the importance of theology: http://vimeo.com/8788549
Anyone interested, I’m presenting a paper at McMaster next Tuesday (9 February, 12:30pm) which is based on a chapter from my dissertation. Here is a flyer for more information: Theological Research Seminar, 9 Feb.
When they got to Bethlehem, why was there no room for Jesus’ parents in the inn (Luke 2:7)? Because Santa Claus got there first! Will you make room for Jesus this Christmas season?
Luke chapter 2: Mary and Joseph return to Bethlehem (where Jesus is born) because of a census happening at the time. Why? Apparently these kinds of censuses were for tax purposes and occurred every 14 years in the Roman empire (of which both Nazareth and Bethlehem were a part). A number of commentators (based on historical evidence) […]
I’m thinking about writing a book called “Things People in North America Don’t Want to Hear” or “Things Christians Pretend Don’t Matter.” Here are the potential chapters/topics I was thinking about covering: We are supposed to look after our bodies Life if not all about you People Die because of your Greed Don’t Buy so much […]
A recent story in the Globe and Mail: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/vatican-creates-structure-for-anglicans/article1330335/
The article on theology as discipleship can be accessed here: http://www.mcmaster.ca/mjtm/volume8.htm
The Bible has very little to say about varying degrees of faith. Jesus didn’t seem to be as concerned about the amount of faith a person has as many people are today. He simply says have faith (John 11:25-27). Sure there are a couple of times that Jesus scolds the disciples for having ‘little faith’ but […]