Category Archives: Church History

Exposition of Romans 3:27–28 Doing something differs from receiving something

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

One of the biggest barriers to fully accepting God’s way of saving us is that it does not involve the performance of actions over which we have control. Both in Jewish and Christian history, there has been a persistent tendency … Continue reading →

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Books: The Bible Made Impossible by Christian Smith

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Roger E. Olson, a church historian and theologian at Baylor University, is conducting an illuminating dialogue on his blog concerning the book The Bible Made Impossible by Christian Smith. Smith is Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame, and he … Continue reading →

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Review of NIV 2011 by Daniel Wallace

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

In late July, 2011, Daniel Wallace of Dallas Theological Seminary completed a four-part review of the NIV 2011, the latest major entry in English Bible translations. It is well worth your time to read his views. I forewarn you that … Continue reading →

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Politics 2012: Will Rick Perry run for (Christian) President?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Yes. There has not been any real doubt about this question for months. Consider Perry’s book, cleverly titled Fed Up: Our Fight To Save America from Washington (released November 15, 2010). Ever since Barack Obama wrote The Audacity of Hope … Continue reading →

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Books: Proper Confidence by Lesslie Newbigin (Part 1)

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Since life is both complex and difficult, we all need a method to search for life’s meaning. Lesslie Newbigin provides a fascinating survey of how that task has been carried out in Europe and America. Newbigin (1909–1998) was a British … Continue reading →

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Books: Salvation and Sovereignty by Kenneth Keathley

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Salvation and Sovereignty by Kenneth Keathley is an outstanding book, but it is a challenge for anyone not prepared to deal with the twists and turns of Calvinistic theology. If you want to learn about Calvinism and its limitations, this … Continue reading →

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A Short History of the Western Church – Part 3 (end)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

If you have not read the previous segments of this history, I recommend you start at the beginning, here. Note that as we approach our own times some readers will find that the history of their denomination or church may … Continue reading →

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