by Robby McAlpine | Feb 8, 2017 | Charismatic Theology, Christology, Church History, Ecclesiology, Epistemology, Gospel, The Kingdom of God, Theological Studies
“Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1 Timothy 4:16) Some people don’t like doctrinal statements, viewing them as a tool of oppression and exclusion. They would...
by Think Theology | Dec 16, 2015 | Charismatic Theology, Epistemology, Theological Studies
I am currently making a documentary about miracles corroborated by medical evidence. I want to dispel some prevalent myths about Christian miracles and prayer. Myth 1: People in the U.S. do not see many miracles today. Fact: 34% of Americans claim to have either...
by Robby McAlpine | Jun 29, 2015 | Apologetics, Ecclesiology, Epistemology, Sin, Theological Studies
I’m worried about some of my friends. They’re really good people, and I deeply value our relationships. But I’m growing concerned that some of them may have been sucked into a mind-bending cult. They seem, well…brainwashed. They don’t...
by Robby McAlpine | Mar 9, 2015 | Apologetics, Epistemology, Theological Studies
There is a logical fallacy known as the False Cause, which LogicalFallacies defines as: “Presuming that a real or perceived relationship between things means that one is the cause of the other. “Many people confuse correlation (things happen near each...
by Luke Geraty | Jan 29, 2015 | Church History, Ecclesiology, Epistemology, Philosophy, Systematic Theology, Theological Studies, Theology Proper
Been reading Carl R. Trueman’s The Creedal Imperative. I love Trueman… even when I totally and completely disagree with him (which seems like 50% of the time). He makes so many wonderful points that are historically informed and hilariously obvious,...
by Luke Geraty | Nov 12, 2014 | Ecclesiology, Epistemology, Soteriology, Theological Studies
Soteriology, the theological category related to “salvation,” is one that theologians still dispute over. Actually, pastors and lots of other Christians debate about it too. In addition to the ordo salutis (order of salvation) and nature of salvation (Calvinism vs....
by Robby McAlpine | Jul 2, 2014 | Epistemology, Gospel, Theological Studies
Years ago, a new term was introduced into church jargon: the Loyal Liar. It was first used in a fictional story about an older liberal professor mentoring a young Pentecostal pastor into giving up his faith, yet continue to be a pastor. To be a Loyal Liar was the cold...
by Luke Geraty | Jan 30, 2014 | Charismatic Theology, Epistemology, Theological Studies
Over the past few months I’ve observed that Cessationists and Continuationists have essentially dug their heals in. As I’ve already pointed out, the Strange Fire Conference was a model of what not to do and how not to do polemics. Yet I’ve also found...
by Luke Geraty | Jan 1, 2014 | Epistemology, Systematic Theology, Theological Studies, Theology Proper
For the past week or so I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’ve been focused on in 2013 and what I’d like to focus on for 2014. I think there are a lot of people probably in the same boat. We’re assessing our lives and examining what we have...
by Luke Geraty | Oct 18, 2013 | Across the Web, Charismatic Theology, Church History, Epistemology, Pneumatology, Scripture, Why I am "Charismatic"
I already wrote a long post on Strange Fire, so this will be a little shorter. Tim Challies has posted Tom Pennington’s case for Cessationism. It probably has the most substance for Continuationists to consider out of all that has been shared thus far at...
by Luke Geraty | Aug 3, 2013 | Cultural Engagement, Epistemology, Politics
Wisely prophetic words here: “This shift from “accepting the existence of different views” to “acceptance of different views,” from recognizing other people’s right to have different beliefs or practices to accepting the differing...
by Luke Geraty | Jun 24, 2013 | Epistemology, Hermeneutics
I’ve been involved in several conversations as of late about the hermeneutical influences that often shape our reading, understanding, and application of Scripture. As I’ve stated before, it’s quite helpful if we’re aware of the types of ideas...
by Able Baker | May 28, 2013 | Epistemology, Scripture
“At the same moment, Jesus felt energy discharging from him. He turned around to the crowd and asked, “Who touched my robe?” His disciples said, “What are you talking about? With this crowd pushing and jostling you, you’re asking, ‘Who touched me?’ Dozens have...
