Category Archives: Theology

Walking on what! Does God really call us to get out of the boat?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Craig Benno

I often hear it bandied around in church circles that God wants his people to get out of the boat. The idea behind it,  is that God wants us to get out of our comfort zones and take risks for … Continue reading →

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The 4 A’s of Matthew.

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Craig Benno

  I love this paragraph that comes from a Greek Scholar who takes the great commission seriously. I leave you with the 4 “Alls” of Matthew 28:19-20 (the Great Commission of Jesus): pasa exousia = “all authority” = unlimited power … Continue reading →

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Unity: Traditionalism and Calvinism.

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Craig Benno

I have recently posted here and here about the disunity within the Southern Baptist Conference regarding theological beliefs. Michael Patton from Credo House has re-posted a brilliant article that he first posted in 2009 about why he a Calvinist fellowships … Continue reading →

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Southern Baptists: Traditionalism verses Calvinism continued…

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Craig Benno

I have been really surprised at how many hits my previous post on this subject received. I want to say that I have some good friends from many traditions and backgrounds – and for the most part, we have agreed … Continue reading →

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“Southern Baptists: Traditionalism verses Calvinism.”

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Craig Benno

There is a bit of a controversy within the Southern Baptist Fellowship at the moment over the issue of Calvinism and Traditional Baptist theology. Dave Black links to a great article on the subject. Within the framework of Calvinism verses … Continue reading →

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The semantics of Christianise.

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Craig Benno

I have heard it said, or words to the effect that the language of theology is a  precise language. By this: its implied that the words and terminology used, are precise words and terms, that are used for clarity and … Continue reading →

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Appeasing the gods.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Craig Benno

I have been having an interesting conversation with Nic about the nature of the prosperity gospel The prosperity Gospel (i.e., the form of it that emphasizes material blessings) seems to me to make God impotent. If God’s will is for all believers to … Continue reading →

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Most Damaging Doctrine.

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Craig Benno

Brian LePort from Near Emmaus has recently asked what people consider the most damaging doctrines. After some thought I have to say that the most damaging doctrine is those that limit and distort the love and grace of God. And … Continue reading →

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Theological riches of Proverbs

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Craig Benno

I propose that the book of Proverbs as a whole is a poetically theological rich book that calls for us to not only be hearers of the word; rather to be appliers of the word. There is a call within … Continue reading →

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So that you might know: The authority to forgive sins.

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Craig Benno

There is an interesting story in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. One that tells the story where a paralytic is lowered through the roof of a house by his friends and Jesus heals him. Matthew 9:2 Some men … Continue reading →

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