The Epistle Dedicatory to the Authorised (King James) Bible

Today many of the millions of Authorised (King James) Bibles printed and distributed lack the preface of the translators to the most important translation of God's Word in the English language.  We present it here for the following reasons: It shows clearly that the Authorised Version is a product of the Church of England, which …

We Are Donkeys. Yes, We Are. (A Good Friday Reflection)

As Good Friday comes upon us, one passage of Scripture that bothers many is as follows: “Now, at the Feast, the Governor was accustomed to grant the people the release of any one prisoner whom they might choose. At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. So, when the people had collected, Pilate …

There Are No Real Noncombatants

The wounding of U.S. Army Chaplain Barron K. Wester in Iraq is a reminder that there are no "noncombatants" in either physical warfare, or spiritual warfare for that matter. His account of his wounding says it all: Our unit has been in the process of setting up new forward outposts in the heart of Baghdad.  …

Overcoming Obstacles: A Reminder For Us All

Back in 2000 there was a funeral for Nadezhda Shatova, a Ukrainian Pentecostal living in California.  As noted below, on the surface there wasn't anything extraordinary about it.  But one of her relatives shared the testimony about their lives--and the persecutions they suffered in the old Soviet Union--and this account was put into the piece …

Sell All or Shut Up

“And a man came up to Jesus, and said: “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain Immortal life?” “Why ask me about goodness?” answered Jesus. “There is but One who is good. If you want to enter the Life, keep the commandments.” “What commandments?” asked the man. “These,” answered Jesus:--“‘Thou shalt not kill. …

The Book of Mormon Does Not Teach Mormonism

As Election 2008 continues unabated, the issue of Mitt Romney's religion continues to surface, both on the right (where Evangelicals don't like the idea of a Mormon President) and the left (who don't like the idea of religious people period.)  We expect to see considerable discussion about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day …

Anglican Evangelicalism: The Limitations of Augustinian Theology

In a previous post, we discussed the problems of Anglo-Catholics in their walk to Rome.  We've spent a fair amount of time on that; now let's look at the weakness of the other branch of orthodox Anglicanism, the evangelical wing.  Our contention is that Evangelical Anglicans need to take a hard look at their adherence …

Eternity is Still What Matters

In our posting on the "contract on the Episcopalians," we referenced a comment by the new Presiding Bishop about her disparagement of the importance of eternal life.  It's probably worthwhile to reproduce that particular dialogue (ADG is the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette; KJS is of course Katherine Jefferts-Schori): ADG: That reminds me of something else you said. …

The Christmas Story, from the Positive Infinity New Testament

About that time an edict was issued by the Emperor Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole Empire. (This was the first census taken while Quirinius was Governor of Syria). And every one went to his own town to be registered. Among others Joseph went up from the town of Nazareth in …

An Advent Reflection

Although the Thanksgiving holiday is past, we as Christians should not make it an end of being thankful. Being thankful to God for all of the blessings that He has given us—especially the gift of redemption by His Son Jesus Christ—must be a part of our daily living. The same psalm that says “Let us …

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