February 2008

Theology for the heart, not entertainment

February 13, 2008

That theology is neglected is easy enough to establish. But that it is abused by those who claim to love it is perhaps a more necessary point to make in my circles. All who love theology, please take note: [Theology] ought not to be laid on the shelf, as an object of speculation; but it [...]

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The proper attitude in theological study

February 13, 2008

James P. Boyce wrote that all who engage in theological study should do so with the proper “spirit.” 1. With reverence for truth, and especially for the truth taught in the Word of God. 2. With earnest prayer for Divine help. 3. With careful searching of heart against prejudice. 4. With timidity, as to the [...]

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Politics and the Christian

February 10, 2008

There are two principles that I believe should govern our thoughts of and engagement in politics: 1) love for God and neighbor, and 2) the glory of God and the gospel. The first principle is what compels us to thoughtfully engage in politics. Jesus said, You shall love the Lord your God with all your [...]

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Does your church advertise?

February 8, 2008

Ok, so it’s nothing new, they’ve been talking about TV’s on top of gas pumps for a while now, but I haven’t seen them around here – until today. Gas Station TV sets up the boob tube at each pump of a gas station supplying local news content and limited advertising for all who are [...]

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Overpriced Suburbia

February 7, 2008

Forbes lists the 10 most “overpriced” suburbs in the US. 3 of them are right here in Chicagoland (Arlington Heights (below), Cicero, and Skokie). “Overpriced” does not simply mean expensive, but greater distances between the median home cost and the median family’s income.

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Audio: Acts 29 Chicago Bootcamp

February 7, 2008

Most of the audio from the A29 Bootcamp in Chicago is now online at the Acts 29 website. Church Planting Evangelism by Mark Dever Kingdom-Focused Church Planting by Ed Stetzer Leading the Mission in Church Planting by Darrin Patrick Preaching the Mission by Mark Driscoll Missional and Biblical Church Planting by Ed Stetzer

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Take it Back

February 6, 2008

Our understanding of cultural engagement seems to be that of reaction and protest. Doing our homework, developing expertise in the many fields of cultural endeavor, and winsome persuasion in the public square have been replaced by the “1 800 associations” that promise to “give ‘em grief in Washington” if you will just send in your [...]

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