Theology That Bites Back
“I do not want to treat gathered saints
As I would an assembly of the unconverted,
But, nevertheless, I would still preach the gospel
And true liberation and conversion to all.
I pray that Your Spirit would accomplish this work,
And not only do it but make real sense of it.”
21 Prayers, p. 66
This will not be a sustained argument, explaining everything in cogent and meticulous detail, but rather a random collection of observations, somewhat in the style of Mystery Science Theater. Don’t try to figure out the flow, in other words. But if you stay with me, as you know you probably should, by the end you …
Acts of the Apostles (22): Sermon Video Introduction: We are now reading about the very beginning of Saul’s Christian life, and his apostolic ministry. We are looking at just 21 verses, and ...
“I pray that Your Spirit would work here to topple
Every delusion that sets itself up
Against a true and a functional knowledge—
A knowledge of You that believes and obeys.”
21 Prayers, p. 65.
“But no nation of Christendom will ever occupy the same place or position that Israel did. This is because the church—which is international in its genius—was commanded to disciple all of the nations, not leaving any of them out. So there will never be a Christian nation that will be the chosen nation. That is no longer an option.”
American Milk & Honey, p. 164.
“Knowing this, and budgeting for the reality that when it comes to power, all men are alcoholics, and that unlimited and unrestrained power is a large bottle of 100 proof Dead Carrion Reserve, our Founders were truly exceptional.”
American Milk & Honey, p. 162
“The Founders did not establish this Constitution to protect future generations from the British. We already had our independence from Britain. They did all this to protect future generations of Americans from Americans.”
American Milk & Honey, p. 162
“Father, give me to know and help me to see
The whole world full of tinder, as truly combustible,
And to see Your bright Word as unstoppable flame.”
21 Prayers, p. 63
