Monthly Archives: March 2007

John Paul II: A Tribute

Posted on March 31, 2007 by John Armstrong

Those who know me are not surprised to learn that I sincerely admired Pope John Paul II for many years. At first, like many Protestants, I saw him only as the pope, thus as a person standing in some kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Roman Catholicism | Leave a comment

What We Do Really Matters

Posted on March 30, 2007 by John Armstrong

What we do in this life truly matters. Many Christians live and act as if this were not so. Somehow we have so severed faith from real life that we have millions of evangelicals who now insist that they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Theology | 4 Comments

Marriage & Family: The Words We Use Still Matter

Posted on March 29, 2007 by John Armstrong

Everyone who is not comatose knows that a huge debate is unfolding in this country about the legal basis, and definition, of marriage. Is marriage between one man and one woman, or simply a relationship between two consenting adults (e.g., … Continue reading →

Posted in Marriage & Family | 3 Comments

More on Global Christianity

Posted on March 28, 2007 by John Armstrong

I was particularly struck by Philip Jenkins’ concerns, in the address that I heard him give on Monday, by the rising opposition in the West to the Christianity of the global South. I have in mind the hate crimes issue … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewal | 1 Comment

Will It Stop at the Anglicans?: The Propsects for Global Christianity

Posted on March 27, 2007 by John Armstrong

I had the pleasure of hearing Professor Philip Jenkins, author of numerous award-winning books on the globalization of Christianity, speak yesterday at the board meeting of the Institute on Religion and Democracy in Washington, D.C. I have taught Jenkins’ books … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewal | 2 Comments

The Strange Story of an Injustice

Posted on March 23, 2007 by John Armstrong

The ordeal of Eric Volz is presented in the following seven minute You Tube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YChhOHrFA4 My friend Shayne Wheeler, pastor of All Souls Fellowship in Atlanta, tells me that the story is true. One of the witnesses in Eric’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | 3 Comments

The Debate Global Warming Alarmists Do No Want

Posted on March 22, 2007 by John Armstrong

I have tried to read everything that I can find the time to digest on the subject of global warming. I saw Al Gore’s award-winning documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" and even had some nice things to say about it. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 7 Comments

Jesus Changes Everything

Posted on March 21, 2007 by John Armstrong

Bishop William Temple once said, "Christ was not a man, but Man, he was not a god, but God." Pilate, when he looked at Jesus to examine him, concluded "Here (Behold) is the man" (John 19:5). There is more in … Continue reading →

Posted in Lordship of Christ | 2 Comments

Loving and Listening Without Condescension

Posted on March 20, 2007 by John Armstrong

Learning to listen well is necessary in all healthy relationships. And learning to listen well is both a grace and an art. It is something that we should seek from God and it is something that we must develop much … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | 5 Comments

Delivered from Darkness

Posted on March 19, 2007 by John Armstrong

Last evening we held our first ACT 3 Forum of 2007. It was a great blessing for many who came. Comments and responses were almost all positive. We also attracted the largest crowd for such an event that we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics | 3 Comments