by Able Baker | Apr 13, 2016 | Theological Studies
It really is a new, modern, and entirely progressive idea to consider the Christian label “conservative” as a word having anything to do with the practical, moral, or political distillations of a person’s theology. There has been a ton of ink spilled on the...
by Robby McAlpine | Mar 31, 2016 | Charismatic Theology, Ecclesiology, Theological Studies, Worship
The morning began much like any other: the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, the sun peeking over the mountains to the east, the calm reflective time before the day began in earnest. Was he awake, or had he dozed off again? Which is another way of asking:...
by Luke Geraty | Mar 31, 2016 | Baptism, Christology, Ecclesiology, Multiple Views, Theological Studies
Throughout the 2,000 year history of the Church, the subject of baptism has produced a wide variety of approaches. It is essentially impossible to suggest that the Church has a monolithic approach to the topic because history proves otherwise. And while baptismal...
by Able Baker | Mar 21, 2016 | Baptism
Our congregation celebrates an ancient Christian practice called paedobaptism or in non-technical terms infant baptism. A majority of Christians around the world practice infant baptism. Some churches teach that this practice of infant baptism saves a child by...
by Michael Sterns | Mar 14, 2016 | The Kingdom of God
One of my favorite things by Karl Barth was his lecture that he gave in Tambach. It’s called “The Christian in Society,” but it is also known simply as the Tambach lecture. This was one of Barth’s most well-known lectures that he gave, and it...
by Kenny Burchard | Jan 6, 2016 | Baptism, Christology, Gospel, The Kingdom of God, Theological Studies
Before we jump in here, just a reminder that there are actually five great commission texts (at least) in the Gospels and Acts. This post is about the one in Matthew’s gospel. In my post surveying the Greek text of Mat. 28:19-20, I noted that I think Matthew...
by Luke Geraty | Jan 4, 2016 | Ecclesiology, Pneumatology, Sin, Soteriology, Theological Studies
“Christians don’t need to repent,” said the young man. “Jesus died for our sins… past, present, and future,” he continued, “so you don’t need to spend all of your time asking him for forgiveness. He has already forgiven you!” According to this young man,...
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 Luke Geraty | Nov 19, 2015 | Theological Studies
The following are some goldmine quotes related to the Mission of the Church, which is tied to the Mission of God. One is from Karl Barth (Church Dogmatics) and the others are from Clark Pinnock (Flame of Love). Peep game: “The Christian community is not sent...
by Luke Geraty | Nov 18, 2015 | Theological Studies
The Vineyard movement is widely known for embracing kingdom theology as it’s theological center. We look to King and Kingdom as foundational to our beliefs and practices. Jesus announced the inbreaking of his kingdom and then spent his public ministry focused...
by Luke Geraty | Oct 30, 2015 | Theological Studies
Michael Bird writes: “The God we are confronted with in the gospel is the Triune God. The gospel and the Trinity are internally configured toward each other because the saving acts of God point to a God who exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The salvation...
by Able Baker | Jul 26, 2015 | Worship
Tonight I was moved to put Psalm 70 to music. I love this...
by Luke Geraty | Jul 24, 2015 | Ecclesiology, Gospel, Soteriology, The Kingdom of God, Theological Studies
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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 Luke Geraty | Jun 17, 2015 | Angels, Theological Studies
One doesn’t have to read much Scripture to find angels. I’ve hung with some Christians who seem to see angels everywhere they go, though these people also tend to identify demons in everything negative that happens around them too, so I’m not sure...
by Luke Geraty | Jun 17, 2015 | Theological Studies
As I’ve been working on my dissertation, which is a constructive theology exploring the idea of a Vineyard sacramental ecclesiology, I’ve been reflecting on the relationship between engaging, integrating, and creating theology. I’m convinced that...
by Robby McAlpine | Jun 11, 2015 | Charismatic Theology, Theological Studies, Worship
The worship journey is a fascinating one, but not always for the reasons you might expect. Who knew that a desire to go deeper with God would inspire “wars”? Or that churches would feel compelled to create genre-specific musical ghettoes in order to cope?...
by Able Baker | May 18, 2015 | Worship
I’m a singer songwriter. There was a period in my life when I wrote a lot of songs. I also rewrote a lot of old Hymns. Now that I am a full time Pastor and father of 3 I don’t write much anymore. In this series I will be sharing with you some of the songs I have...
by Robby McAlpine | May 15, 2015 | Charismatic Theology, Christology, Ecclesiology, Pneumatology, Theological Studies, Worship
“Our computers work just fine. I’m a generous person, that’s all.” The Barista tossed her head as she laughed out loud at the quizzical expression on the Elder’s face, one lock from her dark mane of hair falling over her face to augment...
by Able Baker | May 6, 2015 | Soteriology
When we as evangelicals speak of the essence of the atonement most of us think of the cross. J.I. Packer says regarding the essence of the atonement… “How then did the cross actually redeem us, through Jesus’ death? By reconciling us to God, ending...
