by David Phillips | Aug 3, 2011 | Gospel, Theology
Please watch this great talk given by Scot McKnight from the Q Gathering 2010 on the topic, Did Jesus Preach the Gospel?. The most influential piece of literature in the twentieth century was the gospel tract. Why? Because it reduced the gospel to sound bytes and...
by David Phillips | Jul 28, 2011 | Formation, Ministry, Theology
I was thinking the other day over the phrase “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.” As I meditated on that verse it wasn’t the with part that captivated me. I get that Jesus basically says to love God with your whole...
by David Phillips | Jul 23, 2011 | Books, Personal, Theology
Did you know that? Of course he was. He was baptized by a Baptist, right? Back during the first quarter of the year I was offered the opportunity to write this book for an Episcopal publishing house. I jumped at the opportunity because it was a paid writing...
by David Phillips | Jul 18, 2011 | Culture, Ministry, Sexuality, Theology
As Christians, we have historically treated homosexuality as a choice, something a sinful person decides to engage in. This mindset does not take into account the complexities of sin. All sin is a reflection of our brokenness that comes from the Fall in Genesis 3. But...
by David Phillips | Jul 15, 2011 | Ministry, Theology
I had intended to begin this series earlier in the week but got delayed by some more research and reading and thought it best to wait. So today I start looking at the issue of homosexuality. This will be one of the most important topics for discussion the church will...
by David Phillips | Jun 10, 2011 | Science, Theology
In an article from Foxnews.com this morning, scientists are now considering that earth may be a unique planet.‚ “Earth may be trapped in an abnormal bubble of space-time that is particularly devoid of matter,” scientists are hypothesizing. Dark energy is...
