What the Bible Means to You vs. What God Means in the Bible
July 26, 2019
If you have ever been in a group Bible study, you have probably heard an attendee say, “What this passage means to me is…”With all due respect, it matters not one whit what the Bible means to any given person but rather what God means in the Bible. The goal of studying Scripture is to understand God’s intent via the human author whom He inspired to write the text.Hermeneutics is a theological term for interpreting Scripture. Abner Chou, professor of Biblical studies at The Master’s University and Seminary and editor of What Happened in the Garden is our guest this weekend on The Christian Worldview. Abner will explain what it means to interpret Scripture with a “hermeneutic of surrender”...
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TCW Short Take #6: What is the example of Jesus regarding social justice? Length: 3:54 by David Wheaton
July 24, 2019
TCW Short Take #3: Is it biblical justice to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves? by David Wheaton
July 23, 2019
“It’s my conviction that much of the rhetoric about this latest issue [social justice] poses a more imminent and dangerous threat to the clarity and centrality of the gospel than any other recent controversy evangelicals have engaged in.”
That’s quite a statement from pastor John MacArthur about the hottest topic in the church and mainstream society—social justice.
Sadly, a great division in the Evangelical church has formed over the issue of social justice. One side sees the pursuit of social justice (i.e. working to rectify perceived social inequalities related to ethnicity, gender, privilege, sexuality, economics, and immigration status, to name just a few) as inexorably leading to a neglect of the Great Commission to make disciples first and foremost...
July 20, 2019
“It’s my conviction that much of the rhetoric about this latest issue [social justice] poses a more imminent and dangerous threat to the clarity and centrality of the gospel than any other recent controversy evangelicals have engaged in.”That’s quite a statement from pastor John MacArthur about the hottest topic in the church and mainstream society—social justice.Sadly, a great division in the Evangelical church has formed over the issue of social justice. One side sees the pursuit of social justice (i.e. working to rectify perceived social inequalities related to ethnicity, gender, privilege, sexuality, economics, and immigration status, to name just a few) as inexorably leading to a neglect of the Great Commission to make disciples first and foremost...
July 19, 2019
TCW Short Take #4: How were you saved out of the Prosperity Gospel movement? by David Wheaton
July 15, 2019
TCW Short Take #2: How is the prosperity movement influencing the Evangelical church? by David Wheaton
July 14, 2019
The Prosperity Gospel is a false gospel that “God will make you healthy, wealthy, and prosperous if you just have the faith and sow seed” (i.e. give money).
You’ve likely seen prosperity leaders like Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, and Joel Osteen on TV preaching about all the good things God has coming your way, with some speaking in “tongues”, performing “healings”, and manipulating those who want health and blessings.
It’s easy for Evangelicals to sit back and say, “We’re not part of that craziness.” But there is a Prosperity Gospel Lite..
July 13, 2019
The Prosperity Gospel is a false gospel that “God will make you healthy, wealthy, and prosperous if you just have the faith and sow seed” (i.e. give money).You’ve likely seen prosperity leaders like Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, and Joel Osteen on TV preaching about all the good things God has coming your way, with some speaking in “tongues”, performing “healings”, and manipulating those who want health and blessings.It’s easy for Evangelicals to sit back and say, “We’re not part of that craziness.” But there is a Prosperity Gospel Lite..
July 12, 2019
TCW Short Take #4: Why is speaking in tongues so crucial to the Prosperity Gospel? by David Wheaton
July 10, 2019
TCW Short Take #4: Why is speaking in tongues so crucial to the Prosperity Gospel? by David Wheaton
July 9, 2019
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