Monthly Archives: October 2008

It’s no surprise that the emerging churches have a special concern for homosexuals. Emergents are not so much pro-gay or pro-lesbian as they are convinced that sexuality is more complex than many acknowledge. They are committed both to the Bible, … Continue reading →

* How can God’s people make a truly significant difference in the culture of this country? * One teacher suggested: We should get with the other churches in town (not just Churches of Christ) and combine our efforts to do … Continue reading →

McKnight next raises the question of whether Christianity is exclusive – Fifth, public schools drilled the messages of multiculturalism and pluralism into emergents’ heads and hearts, while their churches were teaching them that all those without explicit faith in Christ … Continue reading →

[I've been writing lessons to go with "Faith Lessons" DVD series by Ray Vander Laan. At first, I thought the lessons would only work for those with the DVDs, so I've just been posting them by adding to the original post. … Continue reading →

[I'm reposting this from March. Just a reminder of a standing policy that I've been too busy to reiterate until now.] I’ve lost patience with ad hominem attacks. Christians should know how to debate issues and not attack motives or … Continue reading →

Sorry that I’ve not been responding to posts and emails lately. We closed on our new house Monday, meaning that I spent the weekend disassembling my computer and library. And since Monday, well, I’ve not been able to find anything … Continue reading →

McKnight now delves into even tougher territory – Sixth, emergents sometimes exercise a deconstructive critique of the Bible’s view of God. Sometimes I hear it in ways that are no more interesting that Marcion’s old (and heretical) critique of the … Continue reading →

Scot McKnight’s fourth point deals with the hypocrisy of much of popular evangelicalism – Fourth, emergents were burned by the lack of integrity among popular evangelical media figures. They watched or heard the stories about Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart … Continue reading →

McKnight continues explaining the mindset of the emerging movement: Third, exposure to science in public education, universities, and personal study has led emergents to disown the traditional conclusion that when science and the Bible conflict, science must move aside. Although … Continue reading →

McKnight continues his article on “Ironic Faith” by discussing the emerging churches’ attitude toward the Gospels – Second, emergents believe that the gospel they heard as children or were exposed to as teenagers is a caricature of Paul’s teaching — … Continue reading →