her⋅me⋅neu⋅tics [hur-muh-noo-tiks, -nyoo-] –noun (used with a singular verb) 1. the science of interpretation, esp. of the Scriptures. 2. the branch of theology that deals with the principles of Biblical exegesis. Previously I wrote about this subject and the focus was on ‘Homerneutics‘, the practice of reading your own meaning into a text of Scripture. …
Actually I’ve watched Mark Driscoll preach and I’ve never seen him use a pulpit. (Maybe a lecturn.) This time he even wore a suit and tie. The place where he preached was on the Crystal Cathedral’s Hour of Power. Robert Schuller’s ministry began in a Reformed context and depending on your point of view he …
Yesterday I wrote about The Pulse, magazine of the New South Wales Presbyterian Church. Chris Balzer was installed as the Moderator (Chairman) of the NSW Assembly (Annual Meeting). The installation takes place during the commencement service of the Assembly. Customarily the Moderator preaches. Balzer is a fine mind with a very direct and incisive manner …
The outline: 1) The charge. a) None righteous. b) None understands. c) None seeks God. 2) The evidence. a) Character. b) Conduct. c) Cause. Some notes: A charge against all humans, a charge against every human. The lack of righteousness is not simply a matter of what we have and haven’t done. It speaks of …
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