Michael Horton has recently described his concern about the rise of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism in the church. His concern is quite valid. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the distinction between preaching behaviorism and preaching Jesus. Behavioral teaching goes like this: "You should not steal, but you steal. So stop stealing, and here are some tips to help you stop" … [Read more...] about Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Archives for March 2010
Mind Your Own Business
Christ is in all parts of life, even the mundane activities. Unfortunately, we have lost sight of God’s accessibility in the simple. In the gospels, when John the Baptist says the kingdom of heaven is at hand, he is literally saying it is in our midst. It’s everywhere, all around us and in us. God took all his ‘possessions’ (so to speak) and moved into the world with us. Now … [Read more...] about Mind Your Own Business
Exercise for Theologians
Thielicke’s book, A Little Exercise for Young Theologians, has many big ideas contained in its small pages. As a theologian speaking to other theologians (though I would not consider myself in that category), his words resonate. He warns that theology can indeed be a threat to us. It can actually cause us to sin if we are not careful; we can become prideful and … [Read more...] about Exercise for Theologians