Reflections on the Maha Kumbh Festival
Let's not forget what we are here for. People such as the millions at the Maha Kumbh festival need to hear the good news of the blood that cleanses us from sin.
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Tag: David Kowalski
Articles written by David Kowalski, who has worked as an English teacher, an Associate Pastor, Senior Pastor, and Bible College Professor.
David grew up in New Orleans, LA and has lived in various parts of Florida and Missouri.
A keen researcher, David supplies articles and background research to Apologetics Index.
Thinking About the Bible
It is not sinful to use the mind in understanding the Bible's contents. God created our minds and expects us to use them.
The Subtle Danger of Church Secularization
When we evangelize, we convert individuals from the world. When we secularize, we let ourselves become converted to the ways of the world.
Isn’t Jesus Lord?
A "Jesus" who is not Lord is a different Jesus than the one spoken of in the Bible.
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.
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.