Category Archives: Theology

C.S. Lewis on Faith

Posted on May 23, 2006 by Allen

from Mere Christianity Now Faith…is the art of holding on to things your reason ‘has once accepted, in spite of your changing moods. For moods will change, whatever view your reason takes. I know that by experience. Now that I … Continue reading →

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What's Your Eschatology

Posted on April 25, 2006 by Allen

This “What’s Your Eschatology” quiz has been around for several months, but I just now had the opportunity to take it. No suprises here, although I must confess, I’ve studied eschatology just enough to consider myself a staunch pan-millenialist. Meaning … Continue reading →

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The Holiness Manifesto

Posted on March 27, 2006 by Allen

An article in Christianity Today highlights "The Holiness Manifesto". Could this be a blueprint for churches today? "In February, the top leaders of ten historic Holiness denominations released a theological manifesto to rearticulate their key doctrines for today." Could it … Continue reading →

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There's No Such Thing as a Silly Question!

Posted on February 17, 2006 by Allen

In a recent email exchange from the United Methodist eMail group someone wrote the following. "The questions we vigorously debate will be revealed as the work of Satan to divide us." The following was my response… Work of Satan? The … Continue reading →

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Why are United Methodists Mute in face of Calvinism?

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Allen

In a recent article , in The United Methodist Reporter, Rev. Donald W. Haynes discusses the apparent lack of "free will" authors. He also mentions the "secret weapon" of early methodism – Books. In "Why are United Methodists Mute in … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Trinity

Posted on December 14, 2005 by Allen

Click on the graphic for a larger image. I based my design of the diagram of the Trinity on the classical Shield of the Trinity, which you can see examples of here on Wikipedia. Often times when people ask me … Continue reading →

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