Applied Theology
In my prior blog post, I noted that there are at least 5 reasons all Christians should identify with persecution. First, the New Testament says that all Christians will be persecuted, and the persecution could take several different forms, from the mild mocking and name-calling to the more severe imprisonment and execution. Second, Christians are united... Continue Reading →
I am not a fan of preaching that calls for people to chant or clap or do certain things to prove that they are listening. However, I understand that such interactive responses can be helpful to make a message stick and to keep the audience engaged. Maybe it’s a personal preference issue, or maybe there... Continue Reading →
The official motto of the United States is more than lip service to ward off the wrath from a potentially vengeful god. The motto is what I would call a fence, a paradigm for the existence of human institutions and the humanity benefitting from them. This point—the significance of a corporate, unified belief in the... Continue Reading →
Ok, I am probably going to get in trouble with my family here, but I have to get this out in the open. Even though my nephew (PBR professional bull rider) is a member of a cowboy church, I don't think I like the idea of cowboy church. Maybe that isn't the right way to... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 