Proclaiming the truth of the gospel and the centrality of Christ in all things
Monday
November 2012
COMMENTS
Written by Mathew, Posted in Soteriology, Witnessing
Friend and occasional commenter on The Aristophrenium, Rick Baskett, had shared this skit via Facebook two or three years ago. This is a ‘remastered’ version. It’s a great clip and I still find it quite moving even to this day.
Thursday
May 2012
COMMENTS
Written by Mathew, Posted in Pro-Life / Abortion, Society & Culture
Pro-abortion advocates are big on “choice”. On their view, abortion empowers women, giving them autonomy over their bodies, allowing them to control their body’s reproduction. But, as a recent undercover video (below) released by pro-life activist Lila Rose and the Live Action team reveals that Planned Parenthood will permit abortions based on gender1, pro-abortion advocates must fess up to the reality that their worldview necesitates the inclusion of sex-selective abortions. (And there’s been talk in the IVF industry about the issue of customising your baby. Want a boy with blue eyes? IVF can eliminate all the embryos that don’t have that trait and hey-presto! A blue-eyed baby boy2.) And, without doubt, when sex-selective abortions take place, the majority of them terminate the lives of unborn females3. So much for empowering women, huh? But those pro-abortion advocates who object to the mere notion of sex-selective abortions are faced with a dilemma: [...]
Saturday
April 2012
COMMENTS
Written by David Smart, Posted in Introspection
God, are you there? And if you are, well, do you care about all my fears keeping me here? Calling out your name, am I calling out in vain? I’m wondering why you don’t hear my cry. I can’t understand what your doing; but it’s not my place to question your ways. Lord, give me a glimpse of where your going. Let me follow you today But I feel like I’m lost in December, too far from the world I used to know. Can you see me? I’m dying in this winter. Or is this just part of the narrow road? I can’t understand: when I reach for your hand, your love can’t be found; seems you’re not around. Hearing of your perfect will, never knowing why I still can’t see your face, can’t feel your grace. Wishing that the questions weren’t so painful; but I’m longing to find your [...]
Friday
April 2011
COMMENTS
Written by David Smart, Posted in Soteriology, Theology
To the cross I look And to the cross I cling Of its suffering I do drink Of its work I do sing On it my Savior Both bruised and crushed Showed that God is love And God is just At the cross you beckon me You draw me gently to my knees And I am lost for words, so lost in love I’m sweetly broken, wholly surrendered What a priceless gift Undeserved life Have I been given Through Christ crucified You called me out of death You called me into life And I was under your wrath Now through the cross I’m reconciled At the cross you beckon me You draw me gently to my knees And I am lost for words, so lost in love I’m sweetly broken, wholly surrendered In awe of the cross I must confess How wondrous your redeeming love And how great is your [...]
Friday
April 2011
COMMENTS
Written by Mathew, Posted in Soteriology, Theology, Witnessing
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us ~ Phillips, Craig and Dean How deep the Father’s love for us How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son And make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss The Father turns His face away As wounds which marr the Chosen One Bring many sons to glory Behold the man upon the cross My sin upon His shoulders Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice Call out among the scoffers It was my sin that held Him there Until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished I will not boast in anything No gifts, no power, no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection Why should I gain from His reward I cannot give an answer But this I know with all [...]
Tuesday
March 2011
COMMENTS
Written by Mathew, Posted in Apologetics, Philosophy, Theology, Witnessing
We all need our thinking to be renewed and reversed before we can come to accept the majesty and power and saving grace of the Gospel of Christ and before we realize the folly and meaninglessness of the atheistic worldview. H/Tip: Active Christian Media
Wednesday
December 2010
COMMENTS
Written by Duane, Posted in Christology, Theology, Witnessing
Lord, Saviour, God and King … Jesus Christ. Do you know Him? That is the question being asked in this monologue by Shadrach Meshach Lockridge (or S.M. Lockridge) – son of a preacher, do you think? Born March 7, 1913 and died April 4, 2000, Lockridge’s short inspirational spiel is available (so I discovered) in various edited forms, one of which appears below. This is the first I have heard of him. But his passion for Jesus certainly shines through in this brief monologue. Produced and Edited by Igniter Media For a more complete version of the monologue, but without the fancy backing track, see this YouTube clip. With a quick search I was also able to locate various bloggers who have published the transcript of the monologue, but cannot verify the accuracy. [HT: Thanks to my friend Bo-Young who sent me the original email about S.M. Lockridge.]
Wednesday
August 2010
COMMENTS
Written by David Smart, Posted in Misc, Soteriology
Matt Redman — Nothing But the Blood Your blood speaks a better word Than all the empty claims I’ve heard upon this earth It speaks righteousness for me And stands in my defense Jesus, it’s your blood What can wash away our sins? What can make us whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus What can wash us pure as snow? Welcomed as the friends of God Nothing but your blood, King Jesus Your cross testifies in grace Tells of the Father’s heart To make a way for us Now boldly we approach Not by earthly confidence It’s only by your blood What can wash away our sins? What can make us whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus What can wash us pure as snow? Welcomed as the friends of God Nothing but your blood, King Jesus (Todd Friel replayed an old episode this afternoon on [...]
Friday
July 2010
COMMENTS
Written by Fisher, Posted in Apologetics, Ecumenical Dialogue, Religion, Society & Culture, Witnessing
On July 2-4, 2010, there was an Islamic conference that took place in downtown Toronto called the Journey of Faith Conference. There were nearly ten thousand Muslims in attendance, plus a few non-Muslim visitors who they were doing “dawah” (propagation of the faith) to. I (Fisher) and Bartimaeus decided to go in there to observe what is going on in the conference, hear what the Islamic side is saying, open up doors for interfaith dialogue and maybe pick up some literature on the way. Here are our findings.
Saturday
June 2010
COMMENTS
Written by David Smart, Posted in Apologetics, Persecution
Some more information about the arrest last night of Nabeel Qureshi and David Wood of Acts 17 Apologetics ministry at the Arab Festival in Dearborn, Michigan. Due to their experience last year at the Arab Festival, Nabeel and David (along with two of their friends, Negeen and Paul Rezkalla) were very careful and thoughtful about their behavior and activities this year—not speaking to anyone unless approached, not carrying any Christian pamphlets, walking away the moment anyone asked them to stop talking to them, refusing to comment about Islam, etc. And, of course, they filmed their entire experience on multiple cameras, in order to ensure that no lies would be able to survive scrutiny. And “lies” is precisely the reason they were arrested, according to Nabeel, who said the police told them they were being arrested for “breaching the peace.” From what Nabeel was able to gather, one of the festival [...]
