Christian Carnival CCXCIV Posted

Byhenry September 17, 2009

… at Codex. I encourage Christian bloggers to get involved by submitting their best work each week and volunteering to host.

Hammering the Word SOON

Byhenry October 29, 2012

I already mentioned that I’m in the final stages of publishing a new book Eschatology: A Participatory Study Guide by Edward W. H. Vick. One of the things that Dr. Vick emphasizes is the abuse of the word “soon” in Christian teaching and preaching. There is a problem with definitions if you repeatedly claim that…

Christian Ministry | Christianity

Resources for Progressive Preaching: Pastor2Pew

Byhenry October 6, 2016

One of the least accurate characterizations I hear about progressive Christians is that they don’t care about the Bible. Now it’s hard to get a single image of the average or perfect progressive Christian, so generalizations are hard to make, but let me note that the generalization that progressive Christians in general disrespect the Bible,…

Christianity | Worship

Nostalgia and Idolatry

Byhenry July 9, 2006

In worship recently I was privileged to hear a group sing some old gospel music. They were enthusiastic, energetic, and clearly enjoyed worshipping God through their music. As I sat and listened, I could feel a wave of nostalgia roll over the congregation. There was the feeling that this was the sort of service–campmeeting style,…

Christian Apologetics | Christianity

Christian Apologetics

Bychris August 22, 2006

I think that after my start, I should say that I enjoyed reading Elgins first two Consider Christianity

Books | Christianity | Religion

From My Editing Work: Claim Your Identity as a Theologian

Byhenry November 17, 2014

From the forthcoming book Finding God in Suffering: A Journey with Job by Bruce G. Epperly. The book of Job invites us to claim our identity as theologians. Job shouts out to us, “You are a theologian” because we have experienced the pain of the world and are trying to make sense of it. Job…

Christianity | Religion

Populating Hell

Byhenry March 7, 2011

… is not really my business. I recall one of my college professors who said that it was very liberating for him when he realized that it was not his responsibility to figure out who was going to be saved and who wasn’t. That’s basically my position. I tend to apply 1 Corinthians 2:9 (eye…