Monthly Archives: August 2005

Doing and Teaching Apologetics

Posted on August 31, 2005 by John Armstrong

I teach in many settings, both in churches and classrooms. A new one for me this fall is the Wheaton College Graduate School, where I have become an adjunct professor of evangelism this year. It is an opportunity that I … Continue reading →

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Christ Alone or Christ Plus?

Posted on August 30, 2005 by John Armstrong

The center of every faithful biblical theological recovery and renewal must be Christ alone. Even our evangelical emphasis on Scripture and grace must be centered upon Christ alone. Christ is the center of everything for the faithful Christian, not just … Continue reading →

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Christ Alone Our Identity?

Posted on August 29, 2005 by John Armstrong

The Protestant Reformers sought the renewal of the Christian church, in the sixteenth century, by means of both doctrine and practice. They stressed a number of important doctrinal truths, with the goal of reforming the church’s pastoral and liturgical practice. … Continue reading →

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The Need for Revival is Universal

Posted on August 25, 2005 by John Armstrong

I have been given a gift and with that gift a marvelous opportunity to use it. As a teacher of the Word, and a servant of ministers and missionaries, I get to travel very widely and encourage many faithful servants … Continue reading →

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Brother Roger Laid to Rest

Posted on August 24, 2005 by John Armstrong

Brother Roger (see August 22) was laid to rest today in France. The service was led by Cardinal Walter Kasper, who served the communion to all who gathered. As Brother Roger would have wanted it there was no distinction made … Continue reading →

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Why Pat Robertson Harms the Cause of Christ

Posted on August 24, 2005 by John Armstrong

I once thought Pat Robertson was a fairly bright man with an oddly conservative position on many issues. I now think he is completely misguided in the extreme, if not completely foolish. You can overlook a certain number of silly … Continue reading →

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The Death of a Great Monk

Posted on August 22, 2005 by John Armstrong

Brother Roger Schutz, a Protestant monk and the founder of ecumenical Taizé Christian community in Burgundy, France, was stabbed to death during a service there late last week. "Given all the current controversies surrounding so many religious leaders, Brother Roger … Continue reading →

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My Love for Baseball and Anita

Posted on August 19, 2005 by John Armstrong

I took a trip today. It is the kind of trip that my wife teases me about mercilessly. It was "a trip down memory lane." I attended the Hall of Fame Luncheon for the Atlanta Braves at the 755 Club … Continue reading →

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Why I Thank God for Rick Warren

Posted on August 18, 2005 by John Armstrong

The more I see and listen to pastor and author Rick Warren the more I like him. He strikes me as totally unimpressed with himself and completely committed to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. Don’t get me wrong. … Continue reading →

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Life Really Is a Lot Like Baseball

Posted on August 17, 2005 by John Armstrong

Life is a lot like baseball. Former slugger Frank Howard put my point well: "The trouble with baseball is that by the time you learn how to play it, you can’t play it anymore." So very true. Yeas of dedicated … Continue reading →

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