July 31, 2009

Bible Interpretation 101 - What is a "chiasm"?

Bible Interpretation 101 - What is a 'chiasm'?

Do you know what a 'chiasm' is?

Here's why you should...




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July 18, 2009

What have they done with Jesus?

Book review:
What have they done with Jesus?

A quick look at an excellent resource by
a top New Testament scholar.





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July 14, 2009

What are Spiritual Disciplines?


What are 'Spiritual Disciplines'?



Is this what you think about when you hear the term?

If so, you may want to read this article... :)






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July 13, 2009

UFC and the UMC

UFC and the UMC

Okay, what possible connection could there be between the sport of Mixed Martial Arts' flagship organization and the state of the United Methodist Church??

Seriously, have these two organizations ever been mentioned in the same article before? I dunno. But now they have.

Enjoy,
JMS

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July 10, 2009

Happy birthday John Calvin - from a non-calvinist

Happy birthday John Calvin - from a non-calvinist

Learn a little bit about the man and his theology from an outsider's perspective...

JMS










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Paul at Mars Hill (Part 4)

Paul at Mars Hill (Part 4)

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July 8, 2009

Paul at Mars Hill (Part 2)

Paul at Mars Hill (Part 2)

A continued look at Paul's audience in Acts 17

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July 7, 2009

Paul at Mars Hill (Part 1)


A look at the role of logical argumentation and reasoning when sharing the Gospel. Based on Paul's encounter in Acts 17.













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July 2, 2009

July 4th and Jesus

July 4th and Jesus


Do they go together??




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July 1, 2009

My guest article at the Christian Worldview Examiner

My friend Bill, the Christian Worldview Examiner, graciously allowed me to write a guest article on End Times views and the Book of Revelation today on his site. Check it out and be sure to leave comments for him!

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-4865-Christian-Worldview-Examiner~y2009m7d1-End-Times-End-of-the-World-the-Rapture-millenialism--How-can-we-sort-it-all-out

Thanks for the support!

JMS

The theology of the Simpsons













The theology of the Simpsons

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JM's Audio Teaching Archive

Check out sermon.net/jmsmith for some of my messages and teaching sessions:

Bruce Lee quote of the day...