Young,Restless & Reformed

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 will have on the church.

Additional resources:

• Crossway Books
• Collin Hansen’s article in the Sept. 2006 edition of Christianity Today
• The Resurgence of Reformed Theology CD Series by Mike Corley

Apostasy of Jeremiah Wright continues

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” and the “white church” 

Additional resources:

• Jeremiah Wright undermines racial reconciliation
• Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s comments on YouTube.com

To Expose or To Proclaim!

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 will grow weary. On this program, Mike examines how vital it is to always point to the Truth, rather than just expose the error.

Additional resources:

•  A.W. Pink’s  The Sovereignty Of God;
• Expose or Proclaim, The Expositor

Truth more than Error?

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 Mark Driscoll message on preaching.

Theology 101-Worldviews and Cultural Awareness

(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 Christian is a missionary, and that every Christian should be a “thinking Christian”.

Promoting ourselves or Jesus?

(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 greatest period of growth in history” are common. But are we supposed to promote ourselves in such a manner, especially when the Apostle Paul said he counted all of his accomplishments and abilities as “loss”.  On this program Mike examines that we are not called to puff ourselves, but we are called to die to ourselves. 

Challenging Caricatures of Calvinism

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 exalted system of Pauline truth which is technically called Calvinism.”  On todays program, Mike examines the gross misrepresentation what he calls “the true exposition of Scripture.” 

Additional Resources: Timmy Brister on The Gospel and the SBC 

Revisiting Saved of Self-Deceived

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 churches. And they have men leading them who call themselves pastors and they’re not pastors.” On this program, Mike asks the question are many saved or deceived? 

Encouragement for Evangelism

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.   

    

 

What is Roman Catholicism?

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 program: Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry; John MacArthur Q&A       

 

ADF Update!

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 whose artwork assignment was given a “0″ because it contained “Biblical references”, while other student satanic themed work was deemed artistic.  Click here to see the artwork for yourself!

      

Context,style,substance and the Gospel

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!       

 

The voices, sounds and blessings from Lakeshore

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 Elaine Gillam, whose homes are being rebuilt, and we hear from Greg London, project coordinator for the ministry.

 

A Dialogue on Contextualization

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 the first of many conversations on this subject with these dear brothers in Christ.

“To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.”1 Corinthians 9:22

 

Special word from Lakeshore

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 www.rebuildlakeshore.com.