John MacArthur did some good things. There was something larger than life about his persona, and I heard him preach in Grace Church on a "normal Sunday" 12 or 13 years ago. However, amid all the accolades from others, one should remember 1988 - the year of the publication of The Gospel According to Jesus. … Continue reading John MacArthur: Remember 1988
Category: Systematic Theology
10 Years of Graduate and Postgraduate Theological Education
It was 10 years ago when I began my journey in graduate and postgraduate theological education. I had a few short breaks over this period, but on the whole, I have been in school this period. I wrote something of my story in my first 30 years several years ago, but my goal today is … Continue reading 10 Years of Graduate and Postgraduate Theological Education
How to Discover the Right Books of the Bible: Introduction
How to determine what books should be included in the Bible is an important topic. This post introduces a multi-part series on criteria of canonicity.
Sunday: Christian Sabbath, Lord’s Day, or Something Else – Problems with the Traditionalist Lord’s Day Position, Part 1
While the traditionalist position provides some evidence in support of its position, there remain some problems with the position. The first three points include: (1) There is no explicit command for Sunday worship, (2) The historical references to Sunday are often in narratives especially in Acts that are difficult to conclusively apply, and (3) the command for gathering of donations in 1 Corinthians is overstated in its support for the traditionalist position.
Sunday: Christian Sabbath, Lord’s Day, or Something Else – An Explanation of the Traditional Position
How does the traditional explanation attempt to show that Sunday is a day of worship for this age? The position focuses on the historical events that occurred on Sunday and three references to Sunday in the apostolic church.
Biblical Worldview Musings 