Glenn Leatherman

Ten Myths About Calvinism

Below Michael Patton gives an excellent understanding of Genuine Biblical theology that is so mischaracterized by some who do not want to hold to right theological tension that is found in the scriptures. It disappoints me to see people build straw men of this position (or any other position) and then tear down that straw man position that doesn’t exist. I am sure that many Christians who hold to different theological positions have experienced as well. We Christians up to hold the whole counsel of God with the tension it reveals, instead of trying to relieve the tension by denying part

December 27, 2010 No Comments

File Backup, File Synchronization, File Storage in the Cloud

In researching file backup, File access across platforms, file synchronization, etc. I have come across some options. While you can see information on DropBox here (which I use the free version), SurgarSync may be the best of all. See how SurgarSync stacks up to the following competition: SurgarSync Dropbox, MobileMe Box.net Carbonite Mozy at https://www.sugarsync.com/sync_comparison.html. What do you think? You can use Surgar Sync with a 5 GB Free Plan – No a trial but a free account with no cradit cards and no monthly payment at – https://www.sugarsync.com/signup?startsub=5 The new Windows Live suite (http://explore.live.com/office-web-apps) includes three different services for file storage and online synchronization. They are called Live Mesh, Windows Live Sync and Windows Live

December 24, 2010 No Comments

Plan of Evangelism by Glenn Leatherman

The fuel and goal of all evangelism is true heartfelt worship that celebrates and enjoys God. The Evangelism that flows from God-centered worship are the bookends (so to speak) of Disciplemaking that obeys the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20). I believe in evangelism and missions because I believe its necessity is taught in the Bible. People have broken God’s law and are in need a savior to save them from the wrath of God. The Bible declares that “there is one God, and [only] one mediator also between God and men, the man Jesus Christ.” (1 Timothy 2:5). This is why we must

December 23, 2010 No Comments

“Grinch Alert” – The Battle for Christmas Gets Just Plain Silly by DAVE MILLER

“Grinch Alert” – The Battle for Christmas Gets Just Plain Silly: “by Dave Miller at SBC Voices Even good people can sometimes do some bewildering things. I have no axe to grind with either Dr. Robert Jeffress or the people of First Baptist Church of Dallas. But I’m going to go out on a limb and say that their foray into the “War on Christmas” was not a good idea. They created a website called “Grinch Alert.” (grinchalert.com) At Grinch Alert, you can keep track of whether local businesses are “Naughty” or “Nice.” The sole rubric for judgment here is

December 21, 2010 No Comments

SermonAudio.com – The Extemporaneous Mode of Preaching

Here is a great lecture by Dr. John Carrick on Extemporaneous preaching and the need for it as the primary method of delivery sermons. He sums up this method in the end in contrast by saying “Paper is a very porr medium from which to carry fire.” Listen and enjoy and let me know what you think if this. SermonAudio.com – The Extemporaneous Mode of Preaching Summary of message: Dr. John Carrick believes that the best mode or method of delivery of sermons is the extemporaneous method by a long shot. he even gives the example of Jonathan Edwards move toward an extemporaneous

December 20, 2010 1 Comment

The Various Branches of New Covenant Theology

New Covenant Theology is not monolithic, but has a spectrum of positions when it comes to how the covenants work together. some of the viewpoints that I have found in the following article include: Statutes NCT (Greg Gibson) Subset NCT (Steve Lehrer) Classic NCT / New Law Giver NCT (John Reisinger, Jon Zens, Gary Long, Tom Wells, & Fred Zaspel) Picture-Fulfillment New Covenant Theology While this may not be the full spectrum you can read more on this spectrum at Christ, Our Covenant: The Various Branches of New Covenant Theology see also www.disciplemaking.net

December 19, 2010 No Comments

What Is the Mission of the Church?

Here is an excellent audio (MP3) that will encourage you to make discipels as the mission of the church and the way God Glory is uniquely displayed in the church today. What Is the Mission of the Church?: “Posted by C.J. Mahaney Kevin DeYoung’s message “Rethinking the Mission of the Church” is the best I’ve heard on this topic, which is why I asked him to deliver it at the recent Sovereign Grace Pastors Conference. Kevin provides sharp theological discernment on this topic. In the conclusion of his message, Kevin said, So what is the mission of the church? The mission of the

December 18, 2010 1 Comment

Good Example of Open-Air street Witnessing

Here is one of my friends, James, who is witnessing to people at the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica last Saturday Night. This is one of his best encounters with a man who is a consistent antagonist each week. This is a known place where stars from Movies and TV shop, but it also a hangout for many and a fund place to do their shopping. This is a weekly Evangelistic ministry at the 3rd street Promenade http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPpXERHygeM see also www.disciplemaking.net

December 17, 2010 No Comments

The Square Circle of Compatibilism

The Square Circle of Compatibilism: “Derek Ashton, Founder and the Paradox team————My Note: the only thig that is confusing about this post is that compatablism and moderate determinism are the same thing from his description and my understanding——— In the previous post, I proposed that ‘square circles’ actually exist in the form of the classic 3-dimensional cylinder. Building on this illustration, I’d like to examine some further implications of compatibilism. Compatibilism affirms God’s deterministic sovereignty and human freedom/responsibility. It says the two are not incompatible, but entirely reconcilable – though perhaps in ways not yet revealed. One could argue that a cylinder

December 16, 2010 1 Comment

WHAT WOMEN CAN DO IN MINISTRY: FULL PARTICIPATION WITHIN BIBLICAL BOUNDARIES

Dr. Jim Hamilton wrote this good irenic (peaceable) paper on the issue of women in ministry: WHAT WOMEN CAN DO IN MINISTRY: FULL PARTICIPATION WITHIN BIBLICAL BOUNDARIES He states in his conclusion: I have argued that a biblical understanding of full participation in ministry does not mean that one exercises one’s gifts in any and every circumstance. Rather, full participation in ministry means exercising one’s gifts under the Lordship of Christ by the power of the Spirit in accordance with one’s role in the body as assigned by the Father. God has also assigned gender to human beings, and the Bible sets parameters on

December 15, 2010 No Comments

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I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more

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