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A Critique of John Piper’s Theodicy: Purposing Evil for the Purpose of Good? Part 1
John Piper is a man devoted to God with a genuine desire to extol God’s glory. That is not in dispute. What is in dispute is Piper’s claim that his theodicy extol’s God glory. The following critique will seek to … Continue reading
Graham Cooke: Inheritance Not Needs
Today as I was listening to a youtube message by Graham Cooke, I was both blessed and challenged to pray with greater assurance rooted in a self-identity that I am a much loved son of my Father in heaven who … Continue reading
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Tagged faith for God's resources, faith in God's provision, Graham Cooke quotes
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The Travon Martin Tragedy in Perspective
The acquittal of George Zimmerman in the fatal shooting of Travon Martin has gripped the U.S. in a manner that I find somewhat perplexing. Protests are taking place over many major cities. Is it a tragedy and a saddening loss … Continue reading
Religion as a Whirlpool vs. Christ as a Well-Spring
When does healthy, spiritual self-reflection end and legalistic, self-absorption masquerading as godly humility and spirituality start? I’ve been pondering this as I seek to disciple teenagers God has entrusted to my care. I believe the latter is a religious spirit … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism: Matt’s Wrap-Up
I thank you Derek for the time and attention you have given to our discussion and for exemplifying a spirit of genuine brotherhood despite are sharp disagreements. If anyone has allowed his passions to get the better of him—it is … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism: Derek’s Wrap-Up.
Matt, Thank you for taking time to reply and for all of the work you have undertaken in reorganizing our comments into individual posts. I will make a few final comments here, and then leave off. This has been a … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism Part 26: Matt replies–part 2
Hey Derek! I want to repeat my genuine affection for you as a fellow brother in the Lord. In my responses to you I do not want to sound haughty or superior and I certainly do not intend to disparage … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism Part 26: Matt Responds part-1
Hi Derek, in your first post I do appreciate your attempts to articulate your views further. But I am having trouble discerning how my arguments are actually being countered 🙂 Tis true. It seems as if you are more or … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism Part 25: Derek Responds
Matt, You bring up many interesting points here. I am compelled to respond to a few of them, as follows. You said “I am committed to the view that God has not decreed or predetermined all evil because I am committed … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism Part 24: Matt Responds
Hello Derek, Thanks again for your patience. It has been a frustrating week of traveling. One of our older boys from the orphanage I oversee got accepted to a great university in Thailand. I left with him last week but … Continue reading
A Theology in Tension 