Keith Throop Apologetics, Calvinism, Items of Interest

James White’s Response to Ergun Caner

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=h3yZMlempDw No doubt many of you are familiar with the story of the attempt of James White and Tom Ascol to debate Ergun and Emir Caner on Calvinism back in 2006. You will notice that the video, which was originally an episode of the Dividing Line's "Radio Free Geneva" broadcast from April 2006, references the … Continue reading James White’s Response to Ergun Caner

Keith Throop Bible Study, Church History, Creeds

Renihan/Gonzales Exchange On Using the Language of "Passion" With Reference to God and Believers

Earlier today, James M. Renihan, the Dean of The Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies, published an article entitled Are you passionate? on the Reformed Baptist Fellowship blog. Here is the post in its entirety: It seems that evangelical preachers and writers have become passionate about being passionate. This might be one of the most common … Continue reading Renihan/Gonzales Exchange On Using the Language of "Passion" With Reference to God and Believers

Keith Throop Baptist Confession of 1689, Creeds

Robert Gonzales on the Danger of Reformed Traditionalism

Robert Gonzales, Dean and Professor at Reformed Baptist Seminary, has written a couple of excellent articles on "The Danger of Reformed Traditionalism." In part one he identifies the basic problem of subtly allowing faithfulness to a particular Reformed confession to undermine our commitment to the authority of Scripture. This is a problem I have encountered … Continue reading Robert Gonzales on the Danger of Reformed Traditionalism

Keith Throop Items of Interest, Worship

Publicly Praying Written Prayers: Good or Bad?

Today I read an interesting article by Isaac Gaff at the Worship Studies blog. The brief, but thought provoking, article is entitled, Why I Write Down Public Prayers. I recommend reading it and considering Isaac's point of view. I also recommend reading the comments to the post, which include some equally thought provoking interactions about … Continue reading Publicly Praying Written Prayers: Good or Bad?

Keith Throop Items of Interest, Politics

Voddie Baucham Speaks Out on Women in Office

The following video contains an interview with Voddie Baucham on CNN. I am thankful for his faithfulness to Scripture and his willingness to take a stand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmHwHF1A1Do I also encourage you to check out a couple of articles at Voddie's blog, where he addresses the matter of whether or not we Evangelicals should really be … Continue reading Voddie Baucham Speaks Out on Women in Office

Keith Throop Bible Study, Bible Versions and Translation, Software and Internet

Recommendation: Michael Marlowe’s Bible Research Website

Perhaps some of the blog's readers have already visited Michael Marlowe's Bible Research website from the link on this page, but if you haven't already checked it out, I highly recommend it. Marlowe has a wealth of articles and information at the site, covering areas such as study of the Greek New testament, the Hebrew … Continue reading Recommendation: Michael Marlowe’s Bible Research Website

Keith Throop Christianity

Back to the Source: A Cool, Fun, Free Movie on Keys to Bible Interpretation

I have stumbled upon an interesting new Bible study software program called ScriptureDirect, which is dedicated to study of the New Testament. The makers of this software have also made a fun little movie called Back to the Source, which can be viewed or downloaded for free. The movie takes you on a journey with … Continue reading Back to the Source: A Cool, Fun, Free Movie on Keys to Bible Interpretation