October 3, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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If you’re like me, you can’t help but feel horribly ignorant with regard to much of our Christian heritage. I know a few of the main figures, but very little aside from the biggest names. It has been a wonderful … Continue reading
July 11, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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Ever wonder why asceticism figures so prominently in church history? It started very early on. Many of the figures we are much indebted to (Augustine, Jerome, Basil the Great, Benedict, Patrick, etc.) throughout church history have had some strong leanings … Continue reading
June 20, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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Christians never cease to amaze me. In our contemporary ‘conversation’ we find people rejecting the idea of penal substitution, the imputation of righteousness, justification by grace alone, through faith alone, etc., etc., etc. The thing that really bothers me about … Continue reading
May 19, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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My good friend, Jon Warner, has a post over on his blog that got me thinking. In it, Jon questions the “labels” we live under as a result of “hero worship” in the Christian faith. He argues that even those … Continue reading
March 28, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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The following is an extended quote from a brief article on Martin Luther, proving that the use of sarcasm and satire are time-tested and proved methods of preaching against heresy and false doctrine. In 1517, Luther posted his famous 95 … Continue reading