The Eclectic Web–2013/2/11

The links are piling up in the inbox – time to offer once again some interesting and even intriguing links found in our mad scramble around the World Wide Web. I hope you browse through them, some of them are really worth your attention. (You’ll have to be the judge of which ones!)

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The Eclectic Web–2013/1/30

A few stories from around the web that might be of interest: Re: Louis Giglio With Ousting Of Pastor, Media Engage In Anti-Christian Witch Hunt “I’m not complaining about this depressing turn of events. But something seismic happened at the beginning of this week: as a country and culture we’ve crossed a Rubicon. “And that’s…

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Around the Web–Post Election and other news

The Election Do People Really Vote with Their Wallets? The New Moral Majority and the 2012 Election Michael Kruger (of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC) with a very insightful perspective (in my opinion): “The reality is that America has changed drastically since the 1990’s.   It’s hard to believe that the Defense of Marriage act…

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Around the Web–10/29/12

Deuteronomy’s Riches: A Conversation with Ajith Fernando As a follow up on my series on sanctification, this interview brings some further emphasis on holiness and obedience that is often dismissed in the current climate. 5 of the most difficult challenges pastors face Thom S. Rainer Interesting article, especially the one about the challenge of preaching…

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Around the Web–10/11/12

If you see something, say something Good comment on sexual abuse. Einstein’s ‘God Letter’ to Be Sold On Ebay Tragic and candid, an illustration of Romans 9-11, God has blinded the Jews (for the most part) The Bible for Bloggers Bryan Chappell with an excellent piece on Christian blogging. His words should convict the consciences…

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Around the Web–9/26/12: Alcohol and More

Alcohol It’s time to call again for abstinence from alcohol: Christian libertine, wake up! Another mother killed by a drunk driver. Her brother-in-law, Colorado pastor Steve Hafler, posted a blog about alcohol the day before. Tragically, he had to follow with another blog the next day, announcing the terrible accident  that has since claimed the…

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News–Aug 30, 2012

A blog we’ve noticed recently is written by Michael J. Kruger, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. This week he gives us an interesting article, Apocryphal Gospels and the Mainstream Media. The early church didn’t pick the gospels, but inherited them. Kent Dobson and Mars Hill Bible Church: Mars Hill…

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Around the Web–8/21/12 Special Edition

As a follow up to our recent article, “Ministering in Love to Homosexuals”, by Matt Recker, we offer this special edition of Around the Web featuring an index of a sermon series by Pastor Gary Reimers on the same subject: The Biblical View of Homosexuality Individual messes: The Root of Sin The Root of Sin…

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Ministering in Love to Homosexuals

by Matt Recker Recently, I was confronted with a challenging statement followed by some questions that deserve answers: “Many Christians fight hard against gay rights (which is not an incorrect battle), but few grapple with how to minister the gospel to homosexuals and other equally tempted believers in this lifestyle. For example, what do you…

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Who decides morality?

by Doug Wright Yesterday, supporters and opponents of “gay marriage” rallied around a fast food chicken sandwich provider — somewhat humorous when you think about it. You can express your convictions by eating on Wednesday or kissing on Friday. I will definitely be eating on Wednesday, and I might go Friday with my wife (female)…

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