Is God Bigger than Doctrine?
When someone tells you, "God is bigger than doctrine," it is a good indicator that they are about to assert something that contradicts His truth.
Research resources on religious movements, cults, sects, world religions and related issues
Author: David Kowalski
David has worked as an English teacher (Abeka), high school administrator (ACE), in-school-suspension teacher (public school), Associate Pastor (two Assemblies of God churches), Senior Pastor (two Assemblies of God churches), and Bible College Professor (Global University).
Ten Easy Steps to Becoming A Postmodern Scholar (Satire)
I wrote the following, satirical piece a few years ago while concentrating my studies on postmodernism.
Recovery or Repentance?
Recovery and repentance are not complementary models; they are contradictory ones. In one we see ourselves as victims of a disorder and in need of therapy from a professional. In the other we see ourselves as as willfully guilty of sin we must turn from with the power that comes only from God's Spirit.
Arguments
External circumstances and problems do not harm marriages; only arguments about these things do.
Cataphatic and Apophatic Theology
Recently I was asked about my thoughts on the difference between cataphatic and apophatic theology. I expressed serious concerns about the way apophatic theology has often been presented.
The Perplexing, Paradox Problem
Theologians are divided on whether the word "paradox" should be used in connection with Christian teaching, and the issues involved are important ones that encompass more than mere disputation about words. I say there are no real paradoxes in Scripture.
Truth Events?
It is just not "cool" to believe in absolute, propositional truth these days, but the funny thing is non-propositionalists communicate this in propositions!
Why We Should Preach the Whole Counsel of God
To make complete disciples we must attend to the whole Word in scriptural proportion.
Expressing Christ
The New testament is filled with reminders that sanctification is of the Holy Spirit and that the life we live is one of expressing what Christ has worked into us.
“Daughter Zion” — God’s Expression of Tender Love
God relates to His people with the tenderness of a father toward his daughter.
Love as a Character Trait
Christ-like love is not seen in a momentary show of emotions.
What Should We do with Sunday School?
What was once a time for teaching has largely become more of a time of fellowship falsely labelled teaching.
A Brief Overview of the Teachings of Joseph Prince
Princianism is a blend of semi-Calvinism, New Thought, Quietism, and Sandemanianism that falls outside the boundaries of biblical and historic orthodoxy.
Implications of Rejecting the Nicene Creed
The wording of the Nicene Creed has thus been a standard part of historical orthodoxy. To reject its wording is imprudent and leaves the door open for heresy. I believe the wording of the creed is both biblical and wise.
Thought Provoking Portrayal of a 2nd Great Awakening Camp Meeting
I find the portrayal of the meeting to be a microcosm of revival movements in particular and church life in general. Where would we place ourselves in the picture?