A New Testament Understanding of Culture
There is a lot of talk about culture these days, but I’m convinced that most of the people who talk about it have never really… Read More »A New Testament Understanding of Culture
Articles on Culture
A syllogism on the morality of culture
All human behavior is moral. Culture is human behavior. Therefore, all culture is moral. For more: “Towards a Biblical Understanding of Culture”
Gospel impact and the world’s approval
Christians today seem to assume that the best way to have the greatest gospel impact in the world is to gain the world’s approval and acceptance… Read More »Gospel impact and the world’s approval
Free eBook of Back to Basics Series
Over the past several months I have written a series of short articles in which I dealt with the major categories of a biblical philosophy of… Read More »Free eBook of Back to Basics Series
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Roots
This is Shai Linne‘s final question to me in our conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense unless you start at… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Roots
Conservative Change
Those two words don’t seem to fit together, do they? Doesn’t “conservative” imply a reluctance to change? While it is true that conservative people are… Read More »Conservative Change
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Example of Holy Music
Shai Linne and I are having a conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense unless you start at the beginning of this discussion and… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Example of Holy Music
Acts 17 and cultural contextualization
Acts 17 records Paul’s attempt to evangelize three cities, each of which had very different kinds of people. Paul’s audience in Thessalonica was predominantly Jewish.… Read More »Acts 17 and cultural contextualization
Does Revelation 5:9 prove that all kinds of cultural expressions will be in heaven?
A passage often cited by evangelicals to prove that every cultural expression is legitimate since people from every nation will be admitted into heaven is… Read More »Does Revelation 5:9 prove that all kinds of cultural expressions will be in heaven?
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Example of Sinful Music (Rebuttal)
Shai Linne and I are having a conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense unless you start at the beginning of this discussion and… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Example of Sinful Music (Rebuttal)
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Example of Sinful Music
Shai Linne and I are having a conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense unless you start at the beginning of this discussion and… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Example of Sinful Music
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: How does rap “flavor” its truth content? (Rebuttal)
Update (12/10 6:00am): Shai’s reply is posted below. Shai Linne and I are having a conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: How does rap “flavor” its truth content? (Rebuttal)
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: How does rap “flavor” its truth content?
Shai Linne and I are having a conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense unless you start at the beginning of this discussion and… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: How does rap “flavor” its truth content?
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Can Music Be Sinful? (Rebuttal)
Shai Linne and I are having a conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense unless you start at the… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Can Music Be Sinful? (Rebuttal)
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Can Music Be Sinful?
The first question in our discussion goes to Shai Linne: Scott, in your recent post where you explained your comments on the NCFIC panel, you… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Can Music Be Sinful?
Some answers to questions about my views on Reformed rap
Since Shai Linne is a busy church planter/assistant pastor, and I am a busy seminary professor in the last week of the semester, we’re finding… Read More »Some answers to questions about my views on Reformed rap
Explanation of my comments about Reformed rap on the NCFIC panel
A firestorm erupted online last week after video of a panel discussion in which I participated at the NCFIC “Worship of God” conference went viral,… Read More »Explanation of my comments about Reformed rap on the NCFIC panel
The Mission of Worship: An Assessment of the Missional Church Movement’s Impact Upon Evangelical Worship Philosophy and Practice
The following is the paper I presented yesterday at the national meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society: PDF Audio Version Most church leaders readily recognize… Read More »The Mission of Worship: An Assessment of the Missional Church Movement’s Impact Upon Evangelical Worship Philosophy and Practice
Mohler, Mormons, and Marriage
Last week I wrote about Albert Mohler’s choice to speak at Brigham Young University. The topic interested me, not so much because Mohler was involved,… Read More »Mohler, Mormons, and Marriage
Stevens on Culture and Meaning
Wallace Stevens, one of the preeminent poetic voices of the modern period, was one of the greatest American poets, period. Among his chief concerns was… Read More »Stevens on Culture and Meaning
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