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Thank you for your faithful support. Unfortunately, this blog is now closed. The time has come to focus my efforts on http://gospelliving.blogspot.com, and I hope you will drop by from time to time.
 
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March 26, 2009 - Thursday 

Category: Blogging

First, I want to thank everyone who reads this blog for remaining faithful... especially through the technical difficulties of the recent months. 

Unfortunately, I am struggling to keep everything up-to-date.  After much  consideration, MySpace is on the chopping block.  Though I see a need for Christians to stay on MySpace, I simply cannot make that commitment myself. 

For the most part, it's been a fun run.  I've been blogging here since 2006, and posted 377 (well, 378 now) posts.  According to my meter on the left, there have been over 18,000 MySpace visits, nearly 900 comments, and almost 500 kudos.  I know that's not much compared to some of the big MySpace blogs, but I hope God has been glorified with this humble endeavor. 

I have decided to keep this account open so the posts will remain online.  There have been great questions in the comboxes, and I really hope you have been blessed by the content available here.  However, I'm not going to return to MySpace more than once a month or two to check for any unexpected messages.

The time has come to focus my efforts on http://gospelliving.blogspot.com, and I hope you will drop by from time to time.

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March 10, 2009 - Tuesday 

Category: Religion and Philosophy
I had to do this for a class project, and you might like it. Enjoy!

Christian, educator, pastor, missionary, Bible translator.

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March 9, 2009 - Monday 

Category: Religion and Philosophy


I came across this while studying another subject:
Before the Revolutionary War, the publication of English-language Bibles was prohibited in America, since the king's printers in England enjoyed an exclusive copyright for printing the Authorized or King James Version (KJV).  This meant the first Bibles printed in America were in languages other than English.
—Mark A. Noll, A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada, (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1992), pp. 400–401.

I'm going to have a post within the next few weeks dealing again with KJV-Onlyism.  Specifically, I want to address some recent comments left on Blogspot Pisteuo, but that is still in the works.

Yet, I have to stop and smile.  One of the reasons I've often read and heard from KJVO advocates is that the KJV is not (nor has it ever been) copyrighted.  Since other translations are copyrighted, modern Bible publishers are merely vain profiteers who condemn themselves by binding and merchandising the Word of God.

Here is one quote from a site I cautioned against where KJVO author Terry Watkins gives his reasons for reading only the KJV.  
2 Timothy 2:9, reads, " . . . the word of God is NOT BOUND." Anybody can freely (there's that word Eve omitted in Genesis 3:2) print, distribute, and reproduce the King James Bible, without asking anybody for permission! All other translations are "bound" by © copyright laws. New American Standard, - copyright© Lockman Foundation, New International Version - copyright© New York International Bible Society, New King James Version - copyright© Thomas Nelson Publishers. Who with a brain, would seriously think the word of Almighty God is "BOUND" by copyright laws?
And yet...
Before the Revolutionary War, the publication of [the KJV] was prohibited in America, since the king's printers in England enjoyed an exclusive copyright...
By Watkins' logic, the discovery of the words Cum Privilegio in the 1611 disqualifies the KJV as being the Word of God.  In fact, the AV continues its disqualification to this day, because its publication is still restricted in the UK, though it is in the public domain here.

Perhaps we should call the association of 2 Tim 2:9 with copyright laws an example of twisted Scripture (not to be confused with Twisted Sister, for you "Wretched" fans), misinformation, and poor logic.

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March 8, 2009 - Sunday 

Category: Religion and Philosophy


It looks like all the audio and video is available from the Shepherds' Conference. All the audio is free for download, which includes the seminar sessions. The video is only $4 per download, but only covers the general sessions.

Please also note that both MP3 and standard audio CD's are available for purchase. I heard tale that DVDs are coming soon, as well, but are not currently available.

All of this can be found in "the vault" at: https://www.shepherdsfellowship.org/MediaVault.aspx .

If you want to take advantage of all of this, but did not attend the conference and do not have a Shepherds' Fellowship account: fear not. Joining is easy and free. All you need to do is go to the site to create an account, filling in some basic information. No thugs shall appear at your door, nor shall spammers invade your mailbox should you do this, I'm told to promise you (or else!).

To remind you of the fun you could be downloading, here is the schedule again:
General Sessions:
  1. John MacArthur on the importance of believing in biblical creationism.
  2. Tom Pennington on how to build the church.
  3. John MacArthur on Grace Community Church's foundations, 40 years ago & today.
  4. Rick Holland with three applications of pastoral theology.
  5. Al Mohler on the authority of preaching.
  6. Phil Johnson on contextualization and questionable language from the pulpit.
  7. Steve Lawson on protecting the purity of the Gospel.
  8. John MacArthur on the problem of evil.

Seminars Sessions:
  • What is an Evangelical? (Phil Johnson)
    Examining the ever-changing definition.
  • How Firm a Foundation (Tom Patton)
    A philosophy of ministry built upon the text of scripture.
  • Are We Losing Our Youth? (Austin Duncan)
    And what your church can do to prevent it.
  • Ask Our Elders (Bill Zimmer, Rob Iverson, Richard Harasick, and John Bates)
    An interactive forum on practical ministry issues.
  • From Moses to Malachi (Irv Busenitz)
    How to preach the Old Testament.
  • Restoration Hardware (Bill Shannon)
    Understanding the goal of church discipline.
  • Preaching with Precision (Bill Barrick)
    Studying the passage with accuracy and care.
  • Making Waves Without Sinking the Ship (Rob Iverson)
    How biblical leadership both creates and resolves conflict.
  • The Gospel According to James (Will Varner)
    Keys to preaching this life-transforming letter.
  • Servants, Not Spectators (Brent Small)
    Motivating and mobilizing members into the work of the ministry.
  • Missional Madness (Jesse Johnson)
    Reclaiming the Great Commission in your local church.
  • A Multitude of Counselors (John Street)
    How to train lay leadership to assist you in biblical counseling.
  • When Absence Makes the Heart Grow (John Glass)
    Cultivating your church's love for its missionaries
  • Preaching with Purpose (Tom Pennington)
    Crafting an effective sermon that stays faithful to the text.
  • A New Kind of Fool (Nathan Busenitz)
    Assessing the New Atheism from a biblical perspective.
  • Families in the Fishbowl (Chris Hamilton)
    What every pastor and elder needs to know about raising his kids.
  • Throw Out Your Fleece (Jonathan Rourke)
    A guide to biblical decision making.
  • A Family for the Fatherless (Mark Tatlock)
    Living out the gospel through adoption and mercy ministry.
  • Authentic or Counterfeit? (Richard Mayhue)
    What the Bible teaches about faith healing.
  • Preaching with Passion (Alex Montoya)
    Proclaiming the sermon with clarity and conviction.
  • O Worship the King (Andy Snider)
    Igniting a passion for corporate worship in your church.
  • How to Save the Planet (Kevin Edwards)
    Developing a biblical model for world missions.
  • Just the FAQs (Jonathan Rourke, Rick Holland, and Rob Iverson)
    Answering the common ministry questions that we have received over the years.
  • The Gospel According to Mohammed (Bill Barrick)
    Addressing the fallacies of Islam.
  • An Army of One (Kurt Gebhards)
    The call to cultivate unity in your local church.
  • Even Unto the Least of These (Rick McLean)
    Ministering effectively to those with autism, Down syndrome, and other special needs.
God bless!
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March 8, 2009 - Sunday 

Category: Religion and Philosophy

Dan Cruver wrote a helpful, biblical answer to this question: Gospel-centered Men and Women (PDF).

HT: John Fonville
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March 6, 2009 - Friday 

Category: Blogging

Getting a bit more excited:



In related news, the toilet of the future has arrived. The Kingdom must be close.

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March 6, 2009 - Friday 

Category: Religion and Philosophy

Well, it's been fun, but I have some schoolwork to complete, a ton of new books to try to squeeze into my bulging bookshelves, and then I need to go make some money.

I hope that someone is helped by what's been posted here from the Shepherds' Conference. It's been a wonderful experience for us, and the sheer Bible coolness of the entire week is worthy of honor. Hopefully, everyone watching from afar via
audio streams and blog posts have been equally blessed.

Keep in mind both audio and video downloads will be available soon.

God bless!



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March 6, 2009 - Friday 

Category: Religion and Philosophy


Al Mohler delivered the final session this evening. I wasn't there, but check Pulpit for a live blog update.

Some of the audio and video content is already available at the Shepherd's Conference website. Simply create a free account to download the media. MP3's are free, and videos are $4 a pop.

Also, note that the Lukas VanDyke of the conference are already appearing
online. These photos are much better than the ones I've been posting, so check them out.

God bless!

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March 6, 2009 - Friday 

Category: Religion and Philosophy

Dr. Richard Mayhue, Speaker

For additional notes, see the Master’s Seminary Journal 14/3 (Fall 2003), pages 263–286. These pages are available online in PDF format.


The Seminary and church are cessationistic in theology. Richard says he tires of those who claim that cessationism is a new doctrine. In the fourth century, John Chrysostom taught the gifts had ceased in response to those who believed they were manifesting gifts. It is not new.

In response to people who say God wills for us to be blessed with physical well-being, Mayhue states, “Some of the healthiest people in the world will die and go to Hell, and some of the sickest people in the world will die and go to heaven.”

Consider these quick points about Benny Hinn:

1. Benny Hinn does not pray “Lord, Thy will be done.” Jesus Christ did (Luke 22:42).

2. Hinn believes that God always intends for believers to be healed. In contrast, the Bible teaches that some of the greatest saints, including Jacob and Paul, had physical infirmities from which they were never healed.

3. Hinn teaches that believers should command God to heal. The Bible teaches them to ask (1 John 5:14-15).

4. Hinn suggests that miraculous healing from God is gradual. Healing by Christ and the apostles occurred instantly.

5. Hinn teaches that faith on the part of the sick person is essential to
healing. Lazarus and Jairus’ daughter could not have exercised faith when they were raised from the dead.

6. Hinn writes that we must do our part before God can heal. The Bible teaches that God is sovereign.

7. Hinn believes that Christians should not be sick. The Bible teaches that Christians can be sick and will all eventually die.

8. Benny Hinn implies that a person’s healing can be lost and that the healed person must do certain things to keep the healing. The Bible nowhere teaches such.

Many false teachings and half-truths about divine healing abound today:

1. Because God wills that Christians enjoy His blessings, sickness shows that you are out of His will.

2. Sin is the root cause of sickness; therefore you must resist sickness as you would sin.

3. Since Christ died for your sickness and your sin, you can be freed from both.

4. If you had enough faith, you would be healed.

5. What you confess is what you possess; so talk sickness and you will get sick; talk health and you will get well.

6. All adversity comes from Satan; so sickness, like Satan, should be rebuked.

7. If you only knew the secret fact of God’s healing power, you could be healed.

8. Since Christ and the apostles healed in their day, Christians can heal today.

9. Since sickness is from Satan, nothing good can come from sickness.

10. Since God wants you well, never pray, “Thy will be done” in regard to healing.

11. Since sin is the cause of sickness, if you are sick, then you have a pattern of sin in your life.

12. God has healed you, but the devil is not letting the symptoms leave.

Can God heal? Of course. The better question, though, is whether God wills to heal everyone in this day and age.

“Healers cannot come to the truth that God maimed and killed more than He ever healed.” Consider Deut 32:39—God puts to death and wounds as well as brings life and heals. Consider also what God said to Moses in Exodus 4:11—God makes people mute, deaf, and blind. “Whatever state you are in, God takes responsibility for it.”

Christ atonement focuses on our sins, not our sicknesses. 1 Cor 15:3; 1 John 2:12,;Gal 1:4—all speak about Christ’s dealing with our sin, but speak nothing of sickness. Hebrews 9:27 says all will die. However, there is a healing promise:

  • 1 Peter 2:24a—the fact of salvation: “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree”
  • 1 Peter 2:24b—that we would die to sin and live to righteousness, our sanctification
  • 1 Peter 2:24c—this, then, has to do with spiritual healing...
  • 1 Peter 2:25—...because Peter returns to the issue of salvation.
  • The context of 1 Peter is that it is God’s will that we suffer, the opposite of what healers claim about this passage.
  • The healing promise is spiritual.

Consider obtaining a copy of The Healing Promise by Richard Mayhue for more on this subject.

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March 6, 2009 - Friday 

Category: Religion and Philosophy



They spoil us. That's all there is to it. While waiting in line for our free lunches, ladies give us free goodies like cheese and crackers, chips and salsa, and water and soda. That is simply awesome.


While the line proceeds, you find yourself coming across a sea of free books. Dive in, it's like jumping onto a pile of leafs.


Don't forget to grab a bag on your way past. Just watch out for snipers perched on the rooftops:


Finally, the line comes to the coveted dining experience: a convoy of In-N-Out Burger trucks:


Eat up!

If you didn't make it this year, try to come next year. Those tables are made for fellowship.
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