Dr. Günther Juncker's TFC Faculty Web Page
"We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate."
--Martin Luther King, Jr.
"When Christianity tells you to feed the hungry it does not give you lessons in cookery. When it tells you to read the Scriptures it does not give you lessons in Hebrew and Greek, or even in English grammar. It was never intended to replace or supersede the ordinary human arts and sciences: it is rather a director which will set them all to the right jobs, and a source of energy which will give them all new life, if only they will put themselves at its disposal."
--C.S. Lewis (Mere Christianity)
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BIB213 Resources |
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BIB213 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Hermeneutics (click
here) Read over this list carefully and turn in one typed paragraph of personal reflections as directed in class in answer to the following question: which point did you find most helpful and why? |
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BIB213 Fee Audio Lectures & Worksheets (click here) |
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BIB213 Doriani Audio Lectures on Parables (click here) BIB213 Doriani Audio Lectures on General Principles of Hermeneutics (click here) |
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BIB213 Bibliography for
Background/Historical Context Paper Topics (click here) BIB213 Bibliography for Bonus Reading Report (click here). Other books may be used with professor approval. |
| BIB213 C.S. Lewis Essay on the Need for Modern Translations (originally appeared as the introduction to J.B. Phillips' excellent NT translation) (click here)(PDF) |
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BIB213 KJV History Article: King James had
ulterior motives (click
here)(PDF) KJV & J.B. Phillips Translation Samples (click here)(PDF) |
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BIB213 Link to an online Synopsis of the Gospels for
help in "thinking horizontally" (click
here) To use this synopsis, scroll down in one of the Gospels to the passage you are interested in. Then click the colored book icons (if any) to pull up the parallel passages in the other Gospels that have them. You can also do CTRL+F searches that will show you every instance of a word or phrase in the Gospels that you search for. E.g., a search for the word "legion" gets 4 hits, three of them in reference to the Garasene demoniac. Note that the translation used is the RSV so wording may not exactly match your translation. |
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BIB213 "War of the Worlds" Homework Assignment (click here) and see below: (1) "War of the Worlds" Radio Broadcast (click here) MP3 of the original broadcase from the Mercury Theatre or (click here) Real Audio of the original broadcase from the Mercury Theatre (alt. local link to MP3 file on TFC server if above links don't work) (2) "War of the Worlds" Historical Info (click here) |
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BIB213 Exam 1 Study/Review
Guide BIB213 Exam 2 Study/Review Guide |
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BIB443 Resources |
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BIB443 Babylonian Literature &
Learning: Three Samples (click here) Read over each of the three samples and follow the directions given. |
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BIB443 Moreau Critique of "Territorial Spirits" (click here) BIB443 Gilbert Critique of "Third Wave" Theology (click here) or here for alternate local link Read over each of the two articles and write up a 2-3 page reflection paper on the views they are critiquing and on your assessment of the validity of their respective critiques. What do you see as helpful/inaccurate/etc. NOTE: both articles are by well known Christian scholars who believe that the Bible is God's Word and is our supreme and final authority in all matters: especially in matters relating to spiritual warfare where deception and misinformation is, quite naturally, the greatest and the most needful to avoid. |
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BIB443 Collateral
Apocalyptic Readings Links (click
here) Read over these portions of ancient first century apocalypses to familiarize yourself with this once common genre of literature. When finished: (1) note that they have been read on your reading report; (2) write up a 1-2 page reflection paper indicating how what you have read is similar to and/or different from the single NT apocalypse (i.e., the Book of Revelation). |
| BIB443 Craig Koester Critique of the Left Behind Series (click here). |
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BIB443 Jerram Barrs Critique of the Left Behind Series (click here). Listen to the audio and answer the questions on the related worksheet. |
| BIB443 "The Church and Israel" section in Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology (pages 859-863) |
| BIB443 What would Jesus say to the "Emerging/Emergent" Church? (click here to find out) |
| BIB443 The Identity of the 144000 in Revelation 7 & 14 |
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NTE103 Resources |
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NTE103 Key Info Log Sample for Set #1 (Exam #1) (click
here for PDF) (click here
for JPG). Key Info Items are in underlined in red; key facts from the book
that you need to know are
underlined in blue.
For this sample one item has been underlined with blue: "Herod (the
Great)". Most items will not require you to know quite this much. NTE103 Key Info Log Sample for Set #2 (Exam #2) (click here for PDF) NTE103 Here also is a student sample for what a Key Info Log might look like on the Book of Jude from a student who received high marks in a previous semester (click here). |
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NTE 103 Key Info Log Terms Set #1 for Chaps. 26, 1-2 (click
here) Tested @ Unit Exam #1 NTE 103 Key Info Log Terms Set #2 for Chaps. 3-6, 9 (click here) Tested @ Unit Exam #2 NTE 103 Key Info Log Terms Set #3 for Chaps. 10-17, 20 (click here) Tested @ Unit Exam #3 NTE 103 Key Info Log Terms Set #4 for Chaps. 7-8, 18-19, 21-25 (click here) Tested @ Unit Exam #4 Use the easy to follow (and occasionally modified) lists above instead of those in the textbook at the end of the chapters. These info logs are never turned in; they simply need to be done to attain mastery of these key terms so you will know them for the exams. |
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NTE103 Debate
audio link #1 (click
here) (Youtube) Craig vs. Spong [listen from 9:30 to 1:01:00 as directed on the handout and answer the questions on the related handout] |
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NTE103 Debate audio
link #2 (click here) (MP3) Craig vs. Crossan [works best in Windows Media Player] [listen from 13:00 to 1:03:00 as directed on the handout and answer the questions on the related handout] |
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NTE103 Link to an excellent essay by C.S. Lewis on the significance of
Jesus Christ. (Click
here) (PDF) Read the essay and turn in a 1 page reflection paper as directed in class. What did you find most helpful in this essay and why? What is most important about this essay and why? How did this essay encourage you or strengthen your faith? |
| NTE103 Jesus Film link for online viewing (click here or here). For extra credit learn a new foreign language this semester that you don't already know and then watch the Jesus film in that language. |
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NTE103 Message on Acts by Andy Stanley
Watch the following important message by Andy Stanley. This is the message titled "Big and Bold" which is Part 3 of the "Big Church" Series. Here is a link to a video of the message: Big & Bold (Andy Stanley video) (The video should begin streaming after you click the link. If not, try another browser or you may need to download it first. This MP4 video file can also be found on the official TFC "course home page" which you can log in to if the above link does not work.) (If none of the video files work, here is an MP3 sound only file that should work: sound file ) After listening to the message turn in your typed answer to the following two questions for homework credit as directed in class: "Why am I personally not as bold as I could/should be? and what can I personally do about it?" (Be as specific as possible in your answers.) |
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NTE103 Divine Appointments Listen to the following two messages as directed in class: (1) Beth Moore (YouTube) (2) Tony Campolo Listen to this message through minute 22:40. You may need to click the "download" button and save or open the MP3 file before you can play it. Pay special attention to the encounter described starting at about minute 17:00. After listening to both messages consider the following: In Acts (e.g., Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch; Peter and Cornelius; Paul and the Philippian Jailer) and to this very day God orchestrates what have well been called "divine appointments." Write up an example of a divine appointment in your own life and turn it in for homework credit as directed in class. When did someone's path cross yours (or vice-versa) and you knew it had to be "of God." Describe the encounter, what happened, what was said, etc. |
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NTE103 Acts 17 Powerpoint Slide Show (click here:
Acts17.pptx) Must be viewed from a computer that has Powerpoint installed. You may need to download, find, and run the file. You may also need to try a different browser since sometimes a browser will try to download it as a text or html file full of strange symbols. Be sure to run/play the slide show within powerpoint from the beginning if you can rather than just scrolling through the slides yourself. Use the "Slide Show" tab and then click "From the Beginning". (This Powerpoint Slide Show file can also be found on the official TFC Course Home Page which you can log in to if the above link does not work.) If doing this slide show for homework or bonus credit then fill out the related PDF worksheet and turn it in as directed. |
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NTE103 Sample Maps for "Map Quest" Bonus Credit Project (map
1,
map 2) You may find other/better maps on the internet or you may find better maps in a Bible atlas in the reference area of the library. |
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NTE243 Resources |
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"Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world" (John 1:29). For 2000 years the Church has been confessing Jesus as the precious Lamb of God. Below are the words of prayers that Christians have been praying and singing for those 2000 years. Agnus Dei is Latin for Lamb of God. Read the lyrics. Then listen and be blessed! "Pie Jesu" Latin Lyrics Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu Qui tollis peccata mundi Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu Qui tollis peccata mundi Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei Qui tollis peccata mundi Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem Sempiternam Sempiternam Requiem "Pie Jesu" English Lyrics Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus,
merciful Jesus Who takes away the sins of the world Grant them rest, grant them rest Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus,
merciful Jesus Who takes away the sins of the world Grant them rest, grant them rest Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world Grant them rest, grant them rest everlasting everlasting rest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr6ajtA5Otg
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NTE243 Transubstantiation Assignment (John 6): (1) Read the online piece by Rich Deems to familiarize yourself with some of the key issues. www.godandscience.org/doctrine/eucharist.html (2) Listen to the debate between Rob Zins and Patrick McCafferty and answer the questions on the related handout. Begin listening to the debate at 19:30 minutes. NOTE: most of the questions are NOT answered in the order of the presentation but are synthetic questions requiring you to analyze and summarize statements made along the way by both debators. Carefully read over all questions before listening to the debate in order to be alert to the answers as they come up along the way and as they receive further elaboration at various points. |
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NTE243 Andy Stanley Audio Link
to a powerful and life-changing message on John 11.
The message is titled "When God is Late". It was originally given on 10/23/2011 and is Part 3 of a 3 Part Series titled "When God?" The link below takes you to the message which may start playing automatically. Video link may not work in IE 11; seems to work well in Chrome. (click here for video link) (click here for MP3 audio link if video link does not work). For homework answer the discussion questions on the web link provided by Northpoint and turn them in as directed by your instructor. You may also access the discussion questions if you click here. |
| NTE243 Timothy Keller selection on "Exclusivism" from his book The Reason for God. One of the primary objections to Christianity is its exclusivism. This is perceived as narrow-minded, bigoted, and intolerant in our pluralistic world. Read the selection by Keller and write up a 1 page reflection paper for homework credit as directed in class. Interact with Keller and his reasoning. Is it sound? What is good/bad/helpful/etc. about his argumentation? Use Scripture in your answer. (To help with the Scripture verses see the PDF of the handout that I forgot to bring to class: Exclusivism in John and the NT.) |
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NTE243 A helpful selection from the famous testimony of Simon Greenleaf as to the historicity
and reliability of
the Gospels as eyewitness evidence. (click here)
(PDF). Summarize in 1 page what you take to be his main arguments for Homework Credit. Simon Greenleaf [1793-1853] was one of the founders of Harvard Law School and the 19th centuryâs greatest living expert on what counted as valid evidence in a court of law. He began examining the NT in order to disprove its validity and show that it was all fabrication and mythology. He ended by becoming a believer and writing this book: a treatise that is well worth reading in its entirety. |
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NTE243 The inspiring personal testimony of Lee Strobel,
well-known Christian author and apologist. He began as a journalist and hard
core skeptic but came to faith in Christ after studying the evidence for the
empty tomb and the resurrection. (click
here). Answer the following 2 questions for Homework Credit: (1) What are Strobel's four "E" points? Briefly define/describe them and their significance. (2) What is "the Criterion of Embarassment" and why is it so important for historicity? |
| NTE243 A powerful selection from Nabeel Qureshi's book on Islam and Christianity titled No God but One: Allah or Jesus? This may be the best single book available on the overall topic. Islam, for example, denies that Jesus was ever crucified. Islam is wrong. And Qureshi shows one of the reasons why. Correlate what Qureshi says with "the Criterion of Embarassment" and explain why no one would ever have proclaimed a crucified Messiah unless he was actually crucified. (click here). |
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NTE333 Resources |
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NTE333 Johnson Audio Lecture "Intro to 1
Corinthians" (click here) NTE333 Johnson Audio Lecture "Intro to 1-2 Thessalonians" (click here) NTE333 Johnson Audio Lecture "Intro to 2 Corinthians" (click here) For each audio lecture listen to the lecture and fill out the corresponding worksheet for homework credit as directed in class. |
| NTE333 Link to Christian Smith's essay on Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (click here) |
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NTE333 Keller Audio Lecture on 1 Corinthians 12 and Spiritual Gifts Listen to the message by Keller and answer the questions on the related worksheet for homework credit as directed in class. Click link for message: https://gospelinlife.com/downloads/spiritual-gifts-and-graces-4601/ Alternate local link on TFC server for mp3 file: (click here) For worksheet (click here). Answer the questions as directed and turn in for homework credit. |
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NTE333 Link to Gary Habermas discussion of the historicity of the
resurrection of Jesus. (click
here) Listen to the audio from 5:30 to 54:18 and again from 1:16:40 to 1:18:50 and answer the related questions. For worksheet (click here). Answer the questions as directed and turn in for homework credit. |
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NTE343 Resources |
| NTE343 A.B. Simpson was the founder of the CMA. His most famous book, and the anchor of CMA doctrine, is The Fourfold Gospel (1890) that describes Jesus as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming Lord (or King). What people don't know is that Simpson actually believed in a Five-Fold Gospel! Read all of Psalm 121 and also read all of chapter VI of Simpson's book (it should be pp. 43-49 of the PDF file) and reflect prayerfully on what you read there. What 5th divine title does Simpson (and should we) also give Jesus? In 1-2 pages describe what you found most helpful, edifying, comforting, and/or encouraging in these two readings and why. Turn your reflections in for HW credit as directed in class. |
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NTE343 Keller Audio Lecture on 1 Peter 1 and Suffering. For
worksheet (click here). Listen to the message by Keller and answer the questions on the related worksheet for homework credit as directed in class. Click any one of the links below for Keller's message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZaOjKoAVyE https://youtu.be/xZaOjKoAVyE Alternate links for message: Keller_Alt_Link or https://gospelinlife.com/downloads/suffering-if-god-is-good-why-is-there-so-much-evil-in-the-world-5491/ (link to stream message is below the "Add to Cart" button) |
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NTE343 Message by
Francis Chan on 1 Peter 4 and the epistle's main theme of suffering. |
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NTE343 Keller Audio Lecture on Witnessing & Evangelism in a Postmodern World Listen to the message by Keller beginning at minute 19:00 Answer the questions on the related handout and turn in for credit as directed in class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMLp2mYN_D8 Homework Handout Link (PDF) for Keller Audio |
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NTE343 Kreeft/Strobel excerpt on
Why Does God Allow Evil &
Suffering? (PDF) Read "Objection #1" to the Christian faith that deals with evil and suffering. This selection runs from pp. 26-58 in Strobel's book. (Note that the pdf file counts the pagination differently. Follow the actual page numbers in the book.) After reading the selection, give a 1 page answer to any one of the 4 follow up discussion questions. Turn this in typed with name and box # for HW credit as directed in class. |
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NTE343 C.S. Lewis on the danger of elitism:
http://www.lewissociety.org/innerring Read the selection and write up a 1 page reflection for HW credit as directed in class. What is the problem that Lewis describes? Why is the problem so dangerous? Where have you personally seen or even fallen victim to this problem? How can you guard yourself against this problem? (Use Scripture in your answer.) |
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NTE343 Andy Stanley Message on the Book of James: "Pack
Your Bags". Listen to this message and then answer the six Discussion Questions that Andy Stanley provides on the web site. Type up your answers with name and Box # and turn them in for homework credit as directed in class. |
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NTE463 Resources |
| NTE463 Presentation Rubric for grading oral presentations (click here) |
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Read the following article paying special attention to two things: (1)
similarities to ancient Greco-Roman superstition and paganism; and (2) syncretism (which term
you may need to look up!). Turn in several examples of each for homework
credit as directed in class. http://faculty.webster.edu/corbetre/haiti/voodoo/overview.htm |
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NTE463 Johnson Prison Epistles Audio Links
(click here) Worksheet to turn in for HW (click here) |
| NTE463 Geisler Review Questions: Chosen But Free (click here) (PDF) |
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NTE463 Andy Stanley Audio Link to Message on Forgiveness (click
here) Worksheet to turn in for HW (click here) |
| NTE463 Carson Review Questions: Philippians (click here) (PDF) |
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NTE463 Johnson Pastoral Epistles Audio Links
(click here) Worksheet to turn in for HW (click here) |
| NTE463 Torrance article on "Limited Atonement" (click here) |
| NTE463 Pastoral Commentary HW Questions (click here) (PDF) |
| NTE463 Doriani "Women in Ministry" Audio Link (click here) |
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NTE473 Resources |
| NTE473 Presentation Rubric for grading oral presentations (click here) (N/A) |
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NTE473 Johnson Galatians Audio Links
(click here) |
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NTE473 MLK "I Have a Dream" Speech (click
here or click here
for Youtube video) (MP3 file of speech for audio only) |
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NTE473 Johnson Romans Audio Links
(click here) Please fill out the related worksheet for homework credit as directed in class. |
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NTE473 Ravi Zacharias on the fate
of those who have never heard the Gospel. Read carefully the section titled "WHAT OF THOSE WHO HAVEN'T HEARD?" and complete the related homework as directed in class. Pay special attention to the phrase "the word of Christ" on the bottom of p.161 that Ravi takes from Rom 10:17 and uses to build his case. What, in context, is this "word of Christ"? What does it mean to Paul? What does Ravi take it to mean? Are they in agreement? Clarify why/why not. |
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| NTE473 Luther Film/DVD as historical introduction to the Protestant Reformation. Print or access the worksheet (click here) & then view the film as directed. The call # for the film is: DVD 284.1092 L973z L973 2004 (if "checked out" it may actually be on hold at the circulation desk for this class). |
| NTE473 Andy Stanley Message on the Book of Judges: "One King Leads To Another". This is message #2 of the "Right in the Eye" series. Listen to this message and answer the 6 "DISCUSSION QUESTIONS" in the Resources link provided by Northpoint Church. To these 6 discussion questions add the following: What does Andy Stanley's message (i.e., on the Book of Judges) have in common with what Paul says in Romans 6? Turn in your 7 answers as directed in class. |
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NTE473 Chapell Romans 8 Audio Links (click
here) (Worksheet) Please fill out the related worksheet for homework credit as directed in class. |
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NTE473 Arminius Romans 9 Selection (click here) (PDF) |
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NTE473 Doriani "Nike Christianity" Audio Link (click here) MP3 file on TFC server NTE473 Doriani Romans 12:1-2 Audio Link (click here) MP3 file on TFC server
Worksheet (click
here) |
Some further odds and ends for your information and edification.
=> KJV Info Page with helpful in formation on this classic but outdated (archaic) translation
=> A perceptive article excerpt by noted theologian J. B. Torrance on problems with "Limited Atonement"
=> Free QuickMem Greek Vocabulary Flash Cards available to download (Sadly, no longer available! If anyone knows of a free alternative please let me know.)
=> A concise introduction to the Intelligent Design Movement (PDF)
=> Papers relating to the controversial topics of "Spiritual Warfare" and Christian "Deliverance Ministry" answering such questions as Can Christians have Demons? and Are territorial spirits real? Etc. (The opinions expressed are solely those of the respective authors).
=> Seasonal:
a helpful Christian Research Institute article on Halloween (PDF)
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=> Cautions and critiques regarding runaway bestseller "The Shack." (The opinions expressed are solely those of the respective authors).
=> Cautions and critiques regarding Rob Bell's "Love Wins". (The opinions expressed are solely those of the respective authors).
=> Why I banished all electronic devices from the classroom.
=> Link to an article on theistic determinism (i.e., Calvinism) that shows how an unbiblical view of God's sovereignty (i.e., that God causes/decrees/determines everything) leads to the conclusion that God is evil and not good in any meaningful sense of the word good. Günther H. Juncker, "The Dilemma of Theistic Determinism," Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry 12.2 (Fall 2015): 15-22.
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