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    Doug Wilson Says the Bible Denies Sola Fide but He Believes it Anyway?

    Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I am currently working my way through Doug Wilson’s book Reformed is Not Enough. Now, so far I would say there is probably some things I would agree with and would also disagree with, however this statement caught my attention: Sola Fide is the...
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    God's Dark Providence

    Ruth 1:1In the days when the judges ruled there was ba famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. 2The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and...
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    A Ten Dollar Tax on Cigars?

    Have my reformed brothers and sisters heard this, and if so, what do you think? A Ten Dollar Tax on Cigars? OK . . . Now I'm really mad. The democrat controlled congress is seeking a ten dollar tax per cigar to pay for the rising cost of children's health care. Can you believe it...
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    Images of God

    I do not believe that we should make any sort of image of Christ or God (much to the dismay of my friends since I won't go and see Evan Almighty). One of the verses that I believe support this is the Second Commandment: Exodus 20: 4"You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any...
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    Summer Reading List

    1. Finally finish reading Christ of the Covenants by O Palmer Robertson 2. Case for Amillenialism by Kim Riddlebarger 3. Her Hand in Marriage by Doug Wilson 4. The Word of God and the Mind of Man by Ron Nash 5. The Biblical View of Man by Gordon H. Clark 6. God of Promise by Michael...
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    Marcus Borg

    Anyone in here like Marcus Borg? If so, what is it that you appreciate about him? This is just a curious question.
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    Gays going to heaven

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    The College World Series

    Now that the US is out of the World Cup, all of you true Reformed Christians should be pulling for my Oregon State Beavers to win the College World against North Carolina. :) Have a good day :wave: .
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    Moral and Ceremonial Laws

    Is there such a distinction as "moral" laws and "ceremonial" laws in Scripture such that moral laws still apply today while ceremonial laws do not apply today? If yes or no, what is the Biblical support?
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    Hinduism

    I am taking a "Philosophy of World Religions" class at Oregons State U. Obviously, we are going to be looking at several major world religions. I thought it would be useful if I posted my notes from class and my notes from the reading on here for y'all. May we all remember God's inspired Word...
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    Is it bad that I thought this to be funny?

    I don't know, maybe it is the footballness in me: http://www.xanga.com/TheologyBlog
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    How common is this belief

    Yesterday I ran across this post on a guy's blog that I know. In my research of Catholicism I have never seen this, so I was just wondering if this was a common belief held by Catholics, thanks. "I just learned something new this evening, something which I have been wrong about all along. I...
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    Steve Camp's Blog

    FromSteve Camp's Blog , because I love God, and then football. Benchwarmer: Show up on Sunday eleven o’clock sharp and leave twelve o’clock dull. They do not sing, pray, work, and apparently do nothing but take up pew space. Sidelines: where lukewarm Christians always are. Running...
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    Prayer Letter for Indonesia Trip

    I leave Monday at 8pm Western time for 50 hrs of traveling Crying or Very sad. If God moves your heart to pray for me, here are some things you can pray about. Hey prayer people! Very simply, this is a prayer letter. Just thought I would get it out now, since I am bad at introductions...
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    Question on the Atonement and Regeneration

    During the period before an elect person gets saved, how are they condemned already (for not believing) when their unbelief (which is a sin) has already been paid for by Christ on the cross? I was recently asked this question and I don't know how to answer it cause well, I don't know the...
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    Apparently the Number has jumped to 40,000 protestant denominations!

    I guess 30,000 wasn't a good enough number for Roman Catholics. In the Defense of Catholicism thread, DreamTheater made this statement: I decided to make a new thread with this so that I do not have to keep posting this in individual threads. the number comes from David A. Barrett’s...
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    Was Mary Sinless

    I thought I heard this, wasn't 100% though, so I thought I would ask you guys.
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    God opening hearts

    What does the Arminian mean when they pray to God and ask Him to open people's hearts to gospel or make them receptive to the gospel?
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    Strong Tower

    So Kutless's new cd came out today, it is called Strong Tower, it is pretty good, just thought i would let guys know...now go on your merry way, eat some pork...