Adam Clarke’s “Directions for Profitably Reading the Word of God” (1820)

In 1818, two Buddhist Priests from Sri Lanka---high priests of the temple of Doodandhuve, near Galle, in the island of Ceylon---converted to Christianity and were baptised by Rev. Adam Clarke. They accompanied Rev. Clarke for a time, but when he expected they might soon return to Sri Lanka, he decided to write a book of…Read more Adam Clarke’s “Directions for Profitably Reading the Word of God” (1820)

Chris Bounds on Semi-Pelagianism vs. Semi-Augustinianism vs. “Softer Semi-Augustinianism”

Last summer, Dr Christopher Bounds, a professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, re-posted his 3-part series on four (but actually six) different views of salvation (see the links at the bottom of this post). This series is based on Dr. Bounds 2011 journal article, "How Are People Saved? The Major Views of Salvation with a Focus…Read more Chris Bounds on Semi-Pelagianism vs. Semi-Augustinianism vs. “Softer Semi-Augustinianism”

J. Richard Middleton, “Reflections of a Kuyperian Wesleyan”

Back in 2019, Dr. J. Richard Middleton shared the English language version of his forward to the multi-author, Portuguese language book, Cosmovisão Cristã: Reflexões éticas contemporâneas a partir da Teologia Arminio-Wesleyana, Editora Reflexao (1 January 2019) (translated: Christian Worldview: Contemporary Ethical Reflections from Arminian-Wesleyan Theology). Middleton: ...when it comes to the Kuyperian version of Calvinism and the Wesleyan…Read more J. Richard Middleton, “Reflections of a Kuyperian Wesleyan”

Watercooler Christianity Podcast: “The Bible and Culture” with  Dr. Ben Witherington

From the episode description: Dr. Witherington shares his perspective on how Christians should appreciate culture critically and engage in creating culture from a biblical worldview. You can listen to this episode at the links below: Google PodcastsApple Podcasts Related Posts: Dr Ben Witherington on the Exegetical Evidence for Prevenient Grace“Answering Lesslie Newbigin,” Dr Tim Keller’s 2017…Read more Watercooler Christianity Podcast: “The Bible and Culture” with  Dr. Ben Witherington