Posted on April 30, 2008 by mc
What is this “resurgence” of interest in Reformed Theology, especially among younger Christians? On today’s program, Mike interviews Collin Hansen, author of the book Young, Restless, Reformed: A Journalists Journey with the New Calvinists. Mike and Collin talks about the factors that have led to the new interest, the leading voices, and what effect it [...]
Filed under: Books, Calvinism, Doctrines of Grace, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Reformed Theology, Theology | Comments Off
Posted on April 29, 2008 by mc
In this program, Mike dissects the most recent public statements of Rev. Jeremiah Wright, given at a National Press Club event. Mike examines the issues of Black Liberation Theology, Wright’s accusations that America commits terrorist acts, and his “non-support-support” of Louis Farrakhan. Also, aside from the obvious differences, should there be any deliberate distinctions between the “black church” [...]
Filed under: Apostasy, Current Events, Liberalism, Theology | Comments Off
Posted on April 28, 2008 by mc
Many times, many of us, have become so consumed with over-emphasizing the wrong, and under-emphasizing the right, and it is a very easy thing to get caught up in. For far too many it has become an obsession and I am convinced if not kept in the proper biblical perspective, it will overwhelm us and we [...]
Filed under: Apologetics, Discernment | Comments Off
Posted on April 25, 2008 by mc
Jesus said in John 17:17, “…Thy Word is Truth.” Are we certain of the what the Truth, the Gospel, is, and are we being faithful in proclaiming it? And…do we focus more on exposing error than proclaiming the Truth? On this program, Mike takes a look at these topics, plus shares a portion of a [...]
Filed under: Apologetics, Contemporary Preaching, Mark Driscoll, Reformed Theology, SBC, Theology | Comments Off
Posted on April 24, 2008 by mc
(Todays program is a repeat broadcast, as Mike is still away due to the illness of his mother.)
What is the importance of cultural awareness in regards to a proper Biblical worldview? What does it mean to be a “witness” to Christ? In this installment of Theology 101, Mike and Scott Reiber examine how that every [...]
Filed under: Apologetics, Biblical Worldview, Scott Reiber, Secular Wordlviews, Theology, Theology 101 | Comments Off
Posted on April 23, 2008 by mc
(Todays program is a repeat broadcast as Mike is away due to the illness of his mother. He earnestly desires your prayers.)
Listen to almost any Christian television or radio broadcast and you will see or hear a lot of emphasis on the person; claims such as “So-and-so’s dynamic preaching….Brother So-and-so led the church to the [...]
Filed under: Apologetics, Repeat Broadcast | Comments Off
Posted on April 22, 2008 by mc
Dr. Thomas Ascol of Founder Ministries writes,” I hope I live long enough to see the day when the common caricatures of the doctrines of sovereign grace have been so widely exposed that any self-respecting preacher will be ashamed to keep serving them up as if they were irrefutable critiques of what John Broadus called “that [...]
Filed under: Apologetics, Arminiamism, Calvinism, Doctrines of Grace, Election, Reformed Theology, SBC | Comments Off
Posted on April 21, 2008 by mc
In this repeat broadcast…….How can so many who claim to be Christians and not have a proper, scriptural understanding of salvation? As Dr. John MacArthur states in the teaching series Salvation Survey: Saved or Self Deceived?, “I am convinced that in the name of Christianity there are many places that call themselves churches and they’re not [...]
Filed under: Apologetics, Arminiamism, Calvinism, Repeat Broadcast, Soteriology | Comments Off
Posted on April 18, 2008 by mc
On this Friday’s installment of MCP, Mike shares encouragement to believers in their call to evangelize, citing a article by John Piper enitiled I’m Sending You to Open Their Eyes. Also, Mike shares a listener email regarding the previous program discussion on Roman Catholicism.
Filed under: Evangelism, Follow-Up | Comments Off
Posted on April 17, 2008 by mc
With more than 176 million adherents in the world, the Roman Catholic Church is large, powerful and still somewhat mysterious. On this program, Mike examines the beliefs and practices of Roman Catholicism; Is it really Christian?; How does it differ from Protestantism?; Are there born-again Catholics? Mike attempts to answers these questions and more. Additional resources on Roman Catholicism cited on the [...]
Filed under: Apologetics, Apostasy, Current Events, Roman Catholicism | Comments Off
Posted on April 17, 2008 by mc
Mike visits with Alliance Defense Fund Senior Legal Counsel Mike Johnson on cases involving religious liberty and life. Today they look at two cases; 1. the case of a photographer in New Mexico who has been penalized for refusing to take photos for a same-sex commitment ceremony; 2. the case of a Wisconsin high school senior [...]
Filed under: ADF, Current Events, Religious Liberties | Comments Off
Posted on April 15, 2008 by mc
Mike addresses listener emails and comments today dealing with recent programs on contextualization and the comparison of style & substance. Also, commentary on the latest trash involving Oprah and her latest “choice”, former president Jimmy Carter’s treasonous support of terrorists, and the Pope’s trip to America. Plus…a brief comment regarding Tax Day!
Filed under: Apologetics | Comments Off
Posted on April 14, 2008 by mc
We have been sharing the blessing of being at Lakeshore Baptist Church recently and seeing firsthand the ministry that is ongoing there for victims of Hurricane Katrina that devastated the area in 2005. On today’s program, we let you hear the voices, the testimonies and the sounds from Lakeshore, including conversations with Ruth Boyd and [...]
Filed under: Mercy Ministry | Comments Off
Posted on April 11, 2008 by mc
Mike moderates a discussion between Steve Camp and Darrin Patrick on the topic of contextualization. What does it mean to contextualize and is it necessary at all? How do we reach a particular culture while not compromising the Message? Did the Apostle Paul contextualize himself or what he was preaching? This is sure to be [...]
Filed under: Apologetics, Theology | Comments Off
Posted on April 9, 2008 by mc
Mike is on the road today in Lakeshore, Mississippi, where he is visiting and preparing for a special broadcast from Lakeshore Baptist Church. The efforts are ongoing here in helping victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, almost 3 years later. Also, Mike will be preaching there tonight.
To find our more about the wonderful ministry there, visit [...]
Filed under: Missions | Comments Off