Applied Theology
I have been reading more to understand the situation in Egypt and throughout the Middle East. Freedom is indeed on the march throughout the Arab world. It is something that few thought was even a remote possibility. President Bush deserves credit for believing the impossible was possible throughout the Middle East (see here). However, the... Continue Reading →
Finally, allow me to say that there are issues to consider concerning the Lord’s Supper and the use of wine. First, there is the issue of liberty. Liberty comes from Christ (Galatians 5:1; John 8:31-32). However, the Apostle Paul instructs us concerning our liberty that it is not an excuse for leading a weaker Christian... Continue Reading →
As the breezy wind sweeps across the Kentucky hills this morning, I cannot help but think of spring. For the first time in months, we began our day with the thermometer above 40 degrees—a sure sign that spring is in the air. And where there is spring, there is love. When spring is in the... Continue Reading →
In case some of you are wondering how Christians are doing in Egypt, you can follow this link to a news report that paints a grim picture. Notice that the violence is taking place in a rural area far from Cairo. It surely isn't getting reported, and, according to the article, our present administration appears... Continue Reading →
Bush, Jesus, and Egypt: How Democrats, Republicans, and Christianity Are Doing in the Middle East by Gregory C. Cochran In speaking about the Democrat Party, Gov. Mitch Daniels in his recent speech to CPAC said, “Our opponents are better at nastiness than we will ever be. It comes naturally. Power to them is everything, so... Continue Reading →
Especially Preaching: The Ordinary Means of Grace and Christian Spirituality – The Gospel Coalition Blog. The blog conversation linked above is a great one for us to follow because it addresses issues which we take for granted. If we are serious about following God's Word, we will always be willing to check our traditions at... Continue Reading →
In many countries around the world, there is a kind of “tolerance” of religions which says that you can believe what you want as long as you don’t proselytize anyone else. In other words, you can be a Christian, you just can’t tell anyone about it. Sure, you can be a Christian privately but don’t... Continue Reading →
Kathryn Jean Lopez interviewed Barry Rubin,Director of Global Research in International Affairs and author of 2 books concerning Egypt and Islam. She asked him the following question. I post the question and the response so you will get an idea of what it's like for Christians in Egypt: Lopez: Human Rights. Christians. Democracy. Any of... Continue Reading →
“Unto Us, a Savior Is Born in France,” such is the triumphant tone of the science headlines from across the pond in France, where the latest “savior sibling” has arrived. He is a healthy baby boy, weighing in at just over 8 lbs. The first “savior sibling” was born in the U.S. back in 2000. ... Continue Reading →
You have heard of Matthew Shepard, haven’t you? Of course you have. He is the young homosexual man who was robbed and then brutally murdered in Wyoming in 1998. He was 21 years old. His case has become synonymous with hate crimes legislation. His name is well known to us all. But there are names... Continue Reading →
Breaking: ‘We Don’t Need to Know Anything’ - By Kathryn Jean Lopez - The Corner - National Review Online. The blog post above by Kathryn Jean Lopez gives the latest update from Lila Rose and the Live Action campaign for women. Many of you have seen the video from the New Jersey Planned Parenthood clinic... Continue Reading →
Is the Super Bowl responsible for encouraging child slavery and prostitution? Some believe the Super Bowl is particularly effective for drawing pimps and prostitutes to its mass gathering of maleness. So, hats off to a group of Southwestern Seminary students who have started “Lose the Chains,” an advocacy group to (once again) fight against slavery... Continue Reading →
Who is responsible for this bad economy? Republicans? Democrats? President Obama, or George Bush? Pushing aside our partisan passions, we could probably all agree that no single individual is responsible either for a good economy or a bad one. Although all politicians like to claim credit for the good times (and point fingers of blame... Continue Reading →
Super Glory (Don’t Miss It) « Doc Cochran’s Weblog. It is Super Bowl Sunday, so, we have to be reminded of what is true glory. The Super Bowl is a glory-filled event, but...
Russell D. Moore: Where Have All the Presbyterians Gone? - WSJ.com. How timely this piece is that Russell Moore wrote for the Wall Street Journal. Denominations are "dead" according to the article. In many ways, this dying of denominationalism is a good thing. However, denominations have a purpose. Dr. Moore demonstrates that there remains a... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 